Nikon S6200 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S6200 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very comparable but the S6200 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S6200 was introduced 3 years prior to the RX100 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6200 matches up against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6200 compared to the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6200 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 III will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S6200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.