Nikon S6200 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The S6200 was unveiled 22 months before the MX-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6200 scores vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior measurements 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 Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S6200 and the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and MX-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S6200 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S6200 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S6200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.