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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Olympus XZ-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus XZ-1

 S6200 XZ-1 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Nikon S6200

 XZ-1 S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus XZ-1

 S6200 XZ-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (320 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography information
70
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
good battery life (320 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (275 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (275g)
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus XZ-1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus XZ-1
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