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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 12 months earlier than the S6200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S5100 grades versus the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S6200

 S5100 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S5100

 S6200 S5100 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6200

 S5100 S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 compared to the S6200.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and S6200.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
70
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $229