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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 16 months prior to the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6200 matches up against the SH-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus SH-50

 S6200 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S6200

 SH-50 S6200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SH-50

 S6200 SH-50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 offers outside 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 Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 against the SH-50.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and SH-50 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and SH-50.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
70
has focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (269g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus SH-50
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VI
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $300