Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SH-3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 4 years before the SH-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S5200 matches up versus the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5200 compared to the SH-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and SH-3.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be behind in sensor tech.