Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 3 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5200 grades versus the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S5200 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S5200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.