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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S6200 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 3 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6200 grades versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX350

 S6200 WX350 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S6200

 WX350 S6200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX350

 S6200 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has got external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6200 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S6200 compared to the WX350.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
70
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Sony WX350
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $270