Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S6200 and Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S6200 was unveiled 6 months prior to the HX10V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6200 scores against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony HX10V
S6200 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S6200
HX10V | S6200 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony HX10V
S6200 | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 offers external 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6200 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and HX10V.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $616 |