Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S5200 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was announced about the same time to the SH-50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 scores against the SH-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 vs the SH-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and SH-50.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.