Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5200

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and S5200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 3 years after the S5200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the S5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 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).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the S5200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S5200 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S5200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.