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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 8 months later than the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S6200 scores vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S6200 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S6200

 SP-610UZ S6200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S6200 SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has exterior 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) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 vs the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and SP-610UZ is 94 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S6200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
70
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.35 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $299