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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-10, one being 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 SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 7 months later than the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6200 matches up versus the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S6200 SZ-10 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S6200

 SZ-10 S6200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-10

 S6200 SZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6200 against the SZ-10.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-02-08
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum 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
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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