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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S6200 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6200 was launched 11 months before the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S6200 scores against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony HX20V

 S6200 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon S6200

 HX20V S6200 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony HX20V

 S6200 HX20V 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 and the HX20V.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and HX20V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S6200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Sony HX20V
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
70
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (254g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony HX20V
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 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 format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $397