Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 13 months after the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5200 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S5200 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S5200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.