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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was brought out 4 months earlier than the W610 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6200 scores vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W610

 S6200 W610 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S6200

 W610 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W610

 S6200 W610 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 features external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S6200 versus the W610.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and W610.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Sony W610
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Sony W610
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
70
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $200