Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S5200

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S5200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 6 months before the S5200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the S5200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S5200 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and S5200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S5200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.