Clicky

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The S6200 was introduced 18 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6200 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S6200 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S6200

 Galaxy Camera S6200 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S6200 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S6200 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
70
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $450