Reasons to choose Coolpix 2200
Released in 2004, Coolpix 2200 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 2200
vs Nikon Coolpix S6
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Coolpix 220025 mm²
Coolpix S6- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 63.8%
The Coolpix S6 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 2200MetricCoolpix S6
1.9 MPEffective pixels6 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
7.98 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
12.53 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight170 g
Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL8 Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S6 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 2200 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S6 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6
Released in 2006, Coolpix S6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.