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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W690

 S6200 W690 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S6200

 W690 S6200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W690

 S6200 W690 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
70
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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