Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 2 years later than the S630 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6200 grades versus the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 compared to the S630.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and S630 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S630.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S6200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.