Nikon S6200 vs Pentax VS20

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 5 months prior to the VS20 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6200 matches up vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6200 against the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.