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Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 7 months later than the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5200 grades against the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Nikon S9300

 S5200 S9300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S5200

 S9300 S5200 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S9300

 S5200 S9300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 versus the S9300.

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and S9300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
28
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $249