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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(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
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax E85

 S6200 E85 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2009Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S6200

 E85 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax E85

 S6200 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
70
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Pentax E85 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Pentax E85 Vlogging information
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio E85
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