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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 8 months after the WB700 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6200 scores vs the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung WB700

 S6200 WB700 
RevealedAugust 2011December 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S6200

 WB700 S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB700

 S6200 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 vs the WB700.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WB700.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S6200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Samsung WB700
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography features
Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
70
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $300