Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S5200

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 7 months after the S5200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the S5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon S5200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and S5200.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR800 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.