Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-47

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 3 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5200 scores versus the FE-47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 vs the FE-47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and FE-47.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S5200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.