Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6200 was introduced around the same time to the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6200 grades against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX30
S6200 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S6200
WX30 | S6200 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX30
S6200 | WX30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6200 against the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WX30.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $229 | $259 |