Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8100

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 12 months after the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6200 scores vs the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S8100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 vs the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and S8100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer S6200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.