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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony WX30
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX30

 S6200 WX30 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S6200

 WX30 S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX30

 S6200 WX30 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Sony WX30
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
70
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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