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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 4 months prior to the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6200 grades vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W650

 S6200 W650 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S6200

 W650 S6200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W650

 S6200 W650 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has got 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6200 against the W650.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
70
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $140