Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The S6200 was brought out 24 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6200 grades versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax E85
S6200 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S6200
E85 | S6200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax E85
S6200 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S6200 versus the E85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and E85.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S6200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2009-09-17 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $229 | $0 |