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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 3 years prior to the S6200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S620 scores vs the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S6200

 S620 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S620

 S6200 S620 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S6200

 S620 S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S620 vs the S6200.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and S6200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography info
Nikon S6200 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $37 $229