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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S6200 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 8 months after the H70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S6200 matches up vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony H70

 S6200 H70 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S6200

 H70 S6200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony H70

 S6200 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6200 and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 against the H70.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and H70.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S6200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
70
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Sony H70
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $199