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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S32 versus Nikon S6200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the S32 (1/3") and S6200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was introduced 2 years after the S6200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S32 matches up vs the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S6200

 S32 S6200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S32

 S6200 S32 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Nikon S6200

 S32 S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 features physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S32 and the S6200.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and S6200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and S6200.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S6200 will give you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S32 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography advice
Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography info
Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
58
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging features
Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $229