Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The S6200 was manufactured 7 months after the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6200 matches up versus the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus XZ-1
S6200 | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Nikon S6200
XZ-1 | S6200 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus XZ-1
S6200 | XZ-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has got external 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6200 and the XZ-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and XZ-1.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S6200 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6200 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S6200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 275g (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 320 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $229 | $567 |