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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 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 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was announced 3 years after the 9000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S5200 grades versus the 9000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus 9000

 S5200 9000 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S5200

 9000 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus 9000

 S5200 9000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features outside 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 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5200 against the 9000.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and 9000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S5200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography features
Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (225g)
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus Stylus 9000
Other name - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $300