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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 20 months after the W350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6200 matches up against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W350

 S6200 W350 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S6200

 W350 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W350

 S6200 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S6200 against the W350.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and W350.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S6200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
70
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $200