Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SH-1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 14 months before the SH-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5200 grades versus the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S5200 against the SH-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.