Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S6200 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6200 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6200 grades versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W690
S6200 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S6200
W690 | S6200 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W690
S6200 | W690 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 enjoys outside dimensions 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6200 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6200 vs the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and W690.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $297 |