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Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6200 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6200 matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony G3

 S6200 G3 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S6200

 G3 S6200 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony G3

 S6200 G3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S6200 against the G3.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and G3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S6200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
70
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $200