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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15, one is 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 SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was announced 4 months earlier than the SZ-15 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5200 grades vs the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 S5200 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon S5200

 SZ-15 S5200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus SZ-15

 S5200 SZ-15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features external dimensions 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 SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5200 against the SZ-15.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
32
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $200