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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6200 scores against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax W60

 S6200 W60 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S6200

 W60 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax W60

 S6200 W60 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 offers physical dimensions 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 W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 against the W60.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
70
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
42
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
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) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $300