Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony S950
S6200 | S950 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S6200
S950 | S6200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony S950
S6200 | S950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |