Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5200

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 17 months prior to the S5200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S100 grades versus the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has got external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 against the S5200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S5200 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S5200.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.