Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S6300

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 13 months after the S6300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5200 grades vs the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5200 compared to the S6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and S6300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer S5200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.