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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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 S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 19 months after the S6200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3500 grades vs the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S6200

 S3500 S6200 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2011More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S3500

 S6200 S3500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6200

 S3500 S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3500 against the S6200.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and S6200.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S3500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography details
Nikon S6200 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-21 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129g (0.28 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $85 $229