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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S5200 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon S5200

 SP-600 UZ S5200 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S5200 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
29
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $189