Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
Portability
67 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
38
67 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
38
Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony H200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Announced January 2013
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Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6500 was launched at a similar time to the H200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6500 matches up against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony H200
| S6500 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon S6500
| H200 | S6500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sony H200
| S6500 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 features physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S6500 and the H200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and H200.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon S6500 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (530g)
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Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Nikon S6500 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (530g)
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony H200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED display | ClearPhoto LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Form of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | 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 | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $170 | $250 |