Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L610 versus Nikon S6200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 12 months later than the S6200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L610 scores against the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L610 against the S6200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and S6200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and S6200.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer L610 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.