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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was unveiled 2 months after the S5200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P330 matches up against the S5200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon S5200

 P330 S5200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Nikon P330

 S5200 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Nikon S5200

 P330 S5200 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P330 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P330 versus the S5200.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and S5200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S5200 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography info
Nikon S5200 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
28
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging details
Nikon S5200 Vlogging details
36
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
33
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Nikon S5200
 Nikon Coolpix P330Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-04 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 160 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $130