Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S6200 was released 16 months earlier than the S6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6200 grades against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S6500
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S6200
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S6500
S6200 | S6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 against the S6500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and S6500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $229 | $170 |