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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 5 months earlier than the S5200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L610 scores vs the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S5200

 L610 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Nikon L610

 S5200 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S5200

 L610 S5200 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L610 and the S5200.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and S5200 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and S5200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography info
Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (240 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (120 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S5200
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 pictures 160 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $130