Nikon S6200 vs Sony W800

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 3 years before the W800 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6200 scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S6200 vs the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and W800.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.