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Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S5200 versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 5 years prior to the W300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5200 scores versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Nikon W300

 S5200 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon S5200

 W300 S5200 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Nikon W300

 S5200 W300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5200 versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5200 versus the W300.

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and W300.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Nikon W300
28
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Nikon W300
68
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $387