Nikon S230 vs Nikon S5200

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S230 and Nikon S5200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S230 was manufactured 5 years before the S5200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S230 grades versus the S5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 comes with exterior dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon S230 and Nikon S5200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S230 vs the S5200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and S5200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and S5200.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.