Nikon S6200 vs Nikon Z7

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S6200 vs Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The S6200 was introduced 8 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6200 grades versus the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 provides outside dimensions 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 Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 and the Z7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and Z7 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and Z7.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6200 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.