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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 6 months later than the S6200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3300 scores versus the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S6200

 S3300 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S3300

 S6200 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6200

 S3300 S6200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S3300 versus the S6200.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S6200.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $229