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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 22 months earlier than the SZ-15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6200 grades versus the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 S6200 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon S6200

 SZ-15 S6200 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-15

 S6200 SZ-15 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 against the SZ-15.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and SZ-15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
70
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition (250g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $200