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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 2 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5200 scores vs the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S5200 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S5200

 SP-610UZ S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S5200 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S5200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
33
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $299