• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6000 advantages over Nikon S5200

  • More telephoto lens reach
    196 mm vs 156 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos

Nikon S5200 advantages over Nikon S6000

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Sony DSC-W370

Nikon S6000
Sony DSC-W370
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Sony DSC-W370

Nikon S5200
Sony DSC-W370
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony DSC-W370

Compared to Fujifilm XP30

Nikon S6000
Fujifilm XP30
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Fujifilm XP30

Nikon S5200
Fujifilm XP30
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Fujifilm XP30

Compared to Nikon S6100

Nikon S6000
Nikon S6100
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100

Nikon S5200
Nikon S6100
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S6100

Compared to Sony TX200V

Nikon S6000
Sony TX200V
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Sony TX200V

Nikon S5200
Sony TX200V
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Sony TF1

Nikon S6000
Sony TF1
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Sony TF1

Nikon S5200
Sony TF1
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1

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