Canon N vs Nikon S5200

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon N vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out within a month of the S5200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N scores vs the S5200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N comes with exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N vs Nikon S5200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the N vs the S5200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S5200.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.