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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6200 was revealed 5 months before the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6200 scores against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX70

 S6200 WX70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S6200

 WX70 S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX70

 S6200 WX70 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 and the WX70.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and WX70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Sony WX70
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Sony WX70
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
70
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 114g (0.25 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $242