Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10
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![Nikon Coolpix S6200 front Nikon Coolpix S6200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200/Nikon-S6200-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus SZ-10
S6200 | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S6200
SZ-10 | S6200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-10
S6200 | SZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $229 | $300 |