- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
- Nikon Coolpix S6300
- Nikon Coolpix S3300
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
- Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The Nikon Coolpix S6200 is a solid if slightly unexciting travel-zoom compact camera that offers enough features and image quality to satisfy the point-and-shoot user without breaking the bank.
Rated 100% by by Judy-White (Jul, 2012)I like the larger screen with sharper image, as well as the compact size.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nikon Coolpix S6200 compared to the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
MP15.9
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The Nikon Coolpix S6200 is a new travel-zoom camera featuring a 10x zoom lens with a versatile focal range of 25-250mm.
15.9 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 100% by by Tallahassee (Nov, 2012)The buttons are small but surprisingly function well and the back screen looks great and is a perfect size.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 15.9 MP   | 20 MP |
Coolpix S6200 by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The Nikon Coolpix S6200 is a new point-and-shoot travel-zoom camera, featuring a 10x, 25-250mm lens and a 16 megapixel CCD sensor.
PowerShot A4000 IS by Photography Blog (Jun, 2012)Offering a wealth of auto modes, a 16 megapixel sensor, 8x wide-angle zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and an attractive price tag of less than £150 / $180, the A4000 IS looks like the perfect family camera.
sensor size
Coolpix S6200 by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The Nikon S6200 has a Night Landscape mode that increases the ISO to produce sharper results, although at the expense of greater noise.
PowerShot A4000 IS by Photography Blog (Jun, 2012)The Function menu is a quick access list of most used features such as picture modes, resolution, ISO, white-balance, drive and self-timer options.
wide angle lens
Coolpix S6200 by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The super-slim S6200 gets a longer, more versatile 10x lens for 2011, which captures everything from wide-angle landscapes to close-up and personal candid shots, all without making the overall camera too much bigger or heavier.
PowerShot A4000 IS by M.-Schoenfeld (Feb, 2013)Canon PowerShot G15 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom as a do-it-all camera, but I take a lot of action photos.
aperture size
Coolpix S6200 by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The lens has a fairly fast maximum aperture of f/3.2 at the wide-angle end but a rather slow f/5.8 at full telephoto.
PowerShot A4000 IS by Spike (Oct, 2012)This camera is exactly what I wanted i.e. small, simple, quick, with a great zoom, at a good price.
zoom range
| 0x | 10x | 10x |
Coolpix S6200 by amazon-fan (Mar, 2012)The optical zoom on the Nikon is very good (much better than the my Canon), and I like to use a lot of optical zoom (avoiding digital zoom).
body size
93 x 58 x 26 mm
95 x 56 x 24 mm
Performance Real world tests of Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
battery life
250 photos
175 photos
PowerShot A4000 IS by Second-Wind (Sep, 2012)They did not want the accessories returned and so as an added bonus I now have an extra charger and battery.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
| Significantly wider lens | 25 mm | vs | 28 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 10% wider focal length | |||
| Larger zoom range | 10x | vs | 8x |
| Around 30% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| More photos per charge | 250 | vs | 175 |
| 75 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| Higher light sensitivity | 3,200 ISO | vs | 1,600 ISO |
| 2x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
Advantages compared to the Nikon Coolpix S6200
| Much larger screen | 3" | vs | 2.7" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 10% larger screen | |||
| Faster lens | f/3.0 | vs | f/3.2 |
| Around 10% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Much better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 100 mm |
| 10x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 83.49% | vs | 74.95% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2012 | vs | Aug, 2011 |
| Announced date 5 months later | |||
| Longer long exposure | 15 s | vs | 4 s |
| Around 4x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
| Lighter | 145 g | vs | 160 g |
| Around 10% lighter | |||
| Thinner | 24 mm | vs | 26 mm |
| Around 10% thinner | |||
| Slightly smaller | 95 x 56 x 24 mm | vs | 93 x 58 x 26 mm |
| Around 10% smaller | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | ||
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 | Rated by 63 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Deb---Mom-of-3-Girls--DebMomOf3 (Dec, 2011) Rated 60% by by Imran-Anwar (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by D.-Brinkley (Dec, 2011) | Rated by 79 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by K.-Duncan (Nov, 2012) Rated 100% by by Rooksroost (Dec, 2012) Rated 100% by by wcpbkeyes (Sep, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 Most detailed video recording mode |
 | 3 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 Good benchmarked shot to shot times |
 | 5 | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Has a touch screen |
 | 6 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 3-way tie: Largest sensor |
 | 7 | Canon IXUS 115 HS OK delay taking photos |
 | 8 | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 3-way tie: Largest sensor |
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July 2, 2012
Which camera can u recommend?
I need a nice, small camera that can take great pictures in lowlight settings, is at least 16.0 MP My price range is around $200.00. I have looked at the Nikon S6200 and the Canon ELPH 110. and I...
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Being able to point and shoot without delay or blurring
I am a grandmother who wants to take family pictures of active children and animals and travel pictures. Simple to use, long battery life and no blurring are may main concerns
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