Nikon Coolpix S6200

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.


    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6900 February
    2015
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    125 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6500 January
    2013
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6400 August
    2012
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6300 February
    2012
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    125 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6200 August
    2011
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6100 February
    2011
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6000 February
    2010
    14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S6900 vs Coolpix S6500 vs Coolpix S6400 vs Coolpix S6300 vs Coolpix S6200 vs Coolpix S6100.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S6200.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6200.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 74 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S6200's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 has dimensions of 93 x 58 x 26 mm (3.66 x 2.28 x 1.02"). It weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    93 mm (3.66")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    58 mm (2.28")

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    Nikon Coolpix S6200 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S6200 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S6200 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S6200 and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    79

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6200 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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