Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S6100

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 24 months after the S6100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5200 matches up versus the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5200 against the S6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and S6100.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S5200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.