Nikon L810 vs Nikon S5200

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L810 and Nikon S5200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 12 months prior to the S5200 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L810 scores against the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 versus the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S5200 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and S5200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.