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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S6200

 L610 S6200 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon L610

 S6200 L610 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S6200

 L610 S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Nikon L610 versus Nikon S6200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

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

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography information
Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (120 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (120 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $229