Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6200

Here is a extended review of the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 12 months earlier than the S6200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S5100 grades versus the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 offers outside measurements 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 S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 compared to the S6200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and S6200.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.