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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6200 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S6200 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S6200

 Galaxy Camera 2 S6200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S6200 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 provides physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6200 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
70
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $400