Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S6200

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P7000 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was brought out 9 months prior to the S6200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7000 matches up against the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7000 and Nikon S6200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P7000 versus the S6200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and S6200 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and S6200.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S6200 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.