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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 2 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6200 scores vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony H50

 S6200 H50 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S6200

 H50 S6200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony H50

 S6200 H50 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S6200 vs the H50.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to resolve greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S6200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Sony H50
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Sony H50
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
70
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
34
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Sony H50
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $80