Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 4 months before the SZ-12 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6200 matches up against the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 against the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and SZ-12 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.