Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S5200

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the S5200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S5100 matches up vs the S5200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S5100 compared to the S5200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S5200.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5200 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.