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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was unveiled 6 months later than the S6200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7100 grades against the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Nikon S6200

 P7100 S6200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon P7100

 S6200 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S6200

 P7100 S6200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P7100 compared to the S6200.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S6200 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and S6200.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6200 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (395g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7100
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
max fps low (1.3 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography details
Nikon S6200 Travel photography details
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great battery power (350 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (395 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does have external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (395g)
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7100 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-20 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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