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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S6200 was revealed 4 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6200 matches up vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung NX1

 S6200 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon S6200

 NX1 S6200 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung NX1

 S6200 NX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6200 compared to the NX1.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and NX1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S6200 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
manual focus
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
70
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than average (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
great MP (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than average (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung NX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-24 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 250 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $1,500