Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6200

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.