Sony W290 with Nikon S6200 Comparison

Sony W290 and Nikon S6200 Main Features

  • February, 2009
  • August, 2011
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.3-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • 25-250 mm (10x) F3.2-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 57 x 23 mm, 167g.
  • 93 x 58 x 26 mm, 160g.
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Sony W290 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
34
Value for money score
53
Portability score
97
Overall score
35

Nikon S6200 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
41
Value for money score
57
Portability score
97
Overall score
40

Nikon Coolpix S6200 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 with Nikon Coolpix S6200. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Sony W290 was released in 2009, and Nikon S6200 in 2011. Coolpix S6200 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-W290 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is greater than that of Coolpix S6200. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Sony W290 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Coolpix S6200
Brand Sony Nikon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Coolpix S6200
Announced February, 2009 August, 2011
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.90 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 250 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL12
Physical
Weight 167 g 160 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 57 x 23 mm 93 x 58 x 26 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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