Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300
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![Nikon Coolpix S6200 front Nikon Coolpix S6200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200/Nikon-S6200-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6300 front Nikon Coolpix S6300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6300/Nikon-S6300-front.jpg)
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39 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S6200 was manufactured 5 months before the S6300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6200 scores vs the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S6300
S6200 | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S6200
S6300 | S6200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S6300
S6200 | S6300 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 vs the S6300.
![Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and S6300.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.
![Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 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 photos | 230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $229 | $200 |