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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S5200 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S5200 was unveiled 3 years after the 7030 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S5200 scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus 7030

 S5200 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon S5200

 7030 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus 7030

 S5200 7030 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has 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) whilst the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S5200 and Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5200 versus the 7030.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S5200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography details
Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $179