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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5200 grades vs the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus TG-610

 S5200 TG-610 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S5200

 TG-610 S5200 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-610

 S5200 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5200 versus the TG-610.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S5200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
28
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $223