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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S6200 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6200 grades versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony H20

 S6200 H20 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S6200

 H20 S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony H20

 S6200 H20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 compared to the H20.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and H20.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S6200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
70
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Sony H20
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $249