Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S5200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 24 months after the S5200 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the S5200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and S5200 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and S5200.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.