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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S6200 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was brought out 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6200 grades against the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax P80

 S6200 P80 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S6200

 P80 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax P80

 S6200 P80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 features outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6200 compared to the P80.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and P80.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S6200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
70
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Pentax P80
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $200