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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S6200 and Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very well matched but the S6200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor size.

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The S6200 was introduced 8 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6200 scores versus the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony HX99

 S6200 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon S6200

 HX99 S6200 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2011More recent by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony HX99

 S6200 HX99 
Manual focus More precise focus

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 against the HX99.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and HX99.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (242g)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Sony HX99
70
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (242g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX99 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (242g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3.00"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 242 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $469