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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony H55

 S6200 H55 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S6200

 H55 S6200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony H55

 S6200 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
70
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $235