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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S6200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 6 months after the S6200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L810 matches up against the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S6200

 L810 S6200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon L810

 S6200 L810 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S6200

 L810 S6200 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S6200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 and the S6200.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and S6200 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and S6200.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Nikon S6200
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 250 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $229