Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9300

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

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.

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

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.