Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S6200
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S5100
S6200 | S5100 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | August 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6200
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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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 |