Nikon S6200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S6200 was unveiled 16 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S6200 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6200 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S6200 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S6200 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.