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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S6200 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6200 scores against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony S950

 S6200 S950 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S6200

 S950 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony S950

 S6200 S950 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has got outside 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6200 versus Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6200 against the S950.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S950.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S6200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
70
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony S950
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $130