Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 15 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6200 scores versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6200 compared to the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and H55.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S6200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.