Don’t sacrifice size for quality. The COOLPIX S6200 will amaze with versatility, quality, and style. On-the-go moments are captured in an instant with high-resolution 16 MP images and HD (720p) movies in stereo sound. Shoot frame after frame—with its impressive 10x zoom.
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Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
- Reference Manual CD
Among the slimmest 10x zoom compact cameras available today, the Nikon COOLPIX S6200 will amaze you with versatility, image quality and style. Your on-the-go moments with family and friends will be saved in an instant as high-resolution, 16.0 MP photos and HD (720p) movies with stereo sound. Touch a button and shoot frame after framewhether near or farwith a powerful10x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens. Then add creative special effects using in-camera features and watch your viewers marvel at your photos on the S6200's large 2.7-inch display or when connected to an HDTV.
16.0
MegapixelCCD Sensor
10x
Zoom-NIKKORED Glass Lens
2.7"
BrightDisplay
HD
(720p) Movieswith Stereo Sound
10x zoom in an ultra compact design
The S6200 goes everywhere to capture the moments of your lifea child's first smile or a beautiful sunset over the mountains. Despite its slim profile (approximately 1-inch thin), the S6200 boasts a powerful 10x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens with a highly versatile zoom range. Capture stunning close-up portraits one moment, then zoom in even further to make an HD (720p) movie of your kids passing by in the Main Street parade. Carry the S6200 wherever you go and bring the smiles closer.
Stunning detail and sharpness
See life differently with advanced EXPEED C2 image processing capability. Zoom in and rest assured that its 16.0-megapixel CCD image sensor has clearly captured every freckle on your child's face. And with precision NIKKOR optics and VR Image Stabilization, even shots you take while chasing after your toddler will be priceless. You're on the run grabbing all those special moments. Family memories last a lifetime if you trust them to Nikon.
HD (720p) movies with stereo sound
If you haven't been saving memories with movies, get started now using the S6200. With a single touch of a button, you'll capture every sight and sound of a baby's first steps, a bride's first kiss or the laughter over a friend's most embarrassing moment in HD (720p). The S6200's powerful 10x zoom lets you bring the action closer for dramatic closeups. Then plug the mini HDMI connector into an HDTV and easily share those moments. It's your lifestart putting memories in motion.
One-touch selectable shooting effects
It's easy to add pizzazz to your photos and movies. Touch a button and get creative by shooting in black and white, a soft sepia for a nostalgic mood, high key or even low key. The S6200 does all the work, so you don't have to spend any time using special processing software later on. And you'll love incorporating filter effects such as fisheye, soft focus or even miniaturization. Unleash your creative side and experiment with all the creative tools the S6200 offers. Start spicing up your world.
Convenient features for optimal shooting
Your life is complicated; your camera shouldn't be. With the S6200, just point and shoot to capture the smilesnear and far. With the help of 19 scene modes, including Auto Scene Selector and Nikon's amazing Smart Portrait System, you'll never have to guess how to configure the camera to an environment. Just aim at a grin and the S6200 does all the work for you. The camera automatically sets the optimum Scene Mode, finds and focuses on the face, fixes red-eye and even warns you if your subject blinks! The S6200 keeps photography fun, easy and enjoyable.
Four advanced Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization features automatically reduce occurrence of streaky images associated with shaky cameras.
Nikon's Smart Portrait System includes Smile Timer, which automatically recognizes when a subject is smiling and releases the shutter, Face-Priority AF, which finds and focuses on up to 12 faces, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening and more.
To ward off motion blur, the S6200's motion detector automatically tracks moving subjects and adjusts the camera's settings to keep everything in focus.
You'll always get a great shot with Nikon's Best Shot Selector. Press the shutter once, and the S6200 takes up to ten shots, then selects and saves only the sharpest image.
Specifications
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TypeCompact Digital Camera
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Effective Pixels16 million
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Image SensorCCD
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Sensor Size1/2.3 in.
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Total Pixels16.44 million (approx.)
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Lens10x optical zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens
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Lens Focal Length4.5-45.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-250 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Lens f/-numberf/3.2-5.8
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Lens Construction8 elements in 8 groups
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Lens Zoom10x
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Digital ZoomUp to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Vibration ReductionLens-shift VR
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Autofocus (AF)Contrast-detect TTL AF
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Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selectionAuto (9-area automatic selection)
Center
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking -
Focus Range[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 3 ft. 4 in. (1 m.) to infinity -
Focus LockYes
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Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points99
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Monitor Size2.7 in. diagonal
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Monitor TypeTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
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Monitor Resolution230,000-dots
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Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)98% horizontal (Approx.)
98% vertical (Approx.) -
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)100% horizontal (Approx.)
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Storage MediaSD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card -
Internal MemoryApprox. 74MB
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Storage File SystemDCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF compliant -
Storage File formatsStill pictures: JPEG
Audio files: WAV
Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) -
MovieAudio file format: AAC stereo
HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
iFrame® 540: 960x540 / 30fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps -
Voice Memo FunctionYes
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Image Size (pixels)4608 x 3456 (16M)
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ISO SensitivityISO 80-3200
Auto (auto gain ISO 80-1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800) -
Lowest ISO Sensitivity80
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Highest ISO Sensitivity3200
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Exposure Metering256-segment matrix, center-weighted
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Exposure ControlProgrammed auto exposure
Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
motion detection -
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto
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Scene ModesBack Light
Beach
Black and White Copy
Close Up
Dusk/Dawn
Fireworks Show
Food
Landscape
Museum
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama Assist
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Scene Auto Selector
Snow
Sports
Sunset -
In-Camera Image EditingCrop
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Quick retouch
Skin softening
Small Picture -
Exposure Compensation± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
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Exposure LockYes
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White BalanceAuto
Cloudy
Daylight
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Manual -
ShutterMechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed1/2000-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolutionUp to 6 shots at approx. 1.2 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting OptionsBest Shot Selector
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Single -
ApertureElectronically-controlled ND filter (-3.3 AV) selection
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Self-timerCan be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration
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Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5 to 4.6m (1ft 8in. to 15ft.)
[T] 0.5 to 3.0m (1ft. 8in. to 9ft. 10in.) -
Built-in Flash ControlTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
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Built-in FlashYes
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InterfaceHi-speed USB
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Interface Data transfer protocolMTP
PTP -
Video OutputNTSC
PAL -
HDMI OutputCan be selected from:
Auto
480p
720p
1080i -
I/O terminalAudio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)
HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI output) -
Supported LanguagesArabic
Czech
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese (European and Brazilian)
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese -
Power SourcesOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)
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Battery / BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
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Battery Life (shots per charge)Still pictures*: Approx. 250 shots
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. -
Tripod SocketISO 1222
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Approx. DimensionsHeight: 2.3in. (56.7mm)
Width: 3.7in. (93.0mm)
Depth: 1.0in. (25.4mm)
Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. -
Approx. Weight5.7 oz. (160g)
With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. -
Operating environmentTemperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
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Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
- Reference Manual CD
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Review
Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Review
by Liam McCabe2011-11-23 00:00:00
Digitalcamerainfo's Liam McCabe posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX S6200, noting the camera's 10x zoom range: "The S6200 is the best point and shoot we've seen with such a far-reaching lens." He noted that the camera is ideal for the vacationer looking for an affordable digital camera that has a wide zoom range. McCabe found the color of images to be vibrant and pleasing to the eye. Other notable features included resolution, noise reduction and flexibility in playback.