Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5200

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 19 months after the S5200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX400 IS grades versus the S5200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S5200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS versus the S5200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and S5200 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and S5200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.