Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6200

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S31 and Nikon S6200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S6200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was revealed 23 months after the S6200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S31 grades versus the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S31 and Nikon S6200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 versus the S6200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and S6200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and S6200.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S6200 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S31 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.