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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S6200 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 5 months earlier than the WX50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6200 grades vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX50

 S6200 WX50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S6200

 WX50 S6200 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX50

 S6200 WX50 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S6200 and the WX50.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
70
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $250