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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6200 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6200 grades vs the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony S930

 S6200 S930 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S6200

 S930 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony S930

 S6200 S930 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera with 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 select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S6200 compared to the S930.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S930.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S6200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
70
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Sony S930
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Sony S930
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $219