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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 3 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6200 scores vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung WB35F

 S6200 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S6200

 WB35F S6200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB35F

 S6200 WB35F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6200 versus the WB35F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S6200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
70
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $130