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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2011
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the S9300 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S6200 grades against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S9300

 S6200 S9300 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S6200

 S9300 S6200 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S9300

 S6200 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 offers 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S6200 vs the S9300.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S9300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Nikon S9300
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
70
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $249