Nikon S31 vs Nikon S5200

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S31 and Nikon S5200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S5200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was introduced 5 months later than the S5200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S31 grades against the S5200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 has got external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S31 vs the S5200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and S5200 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and S5200.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S5200 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.