Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S5200 was released 12 months after the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5200 scores against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
S5200 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S5200
TG-820 iHS | S5200 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | 460k | Clearer display (+570k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
S5200 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got 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 TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5200 and the TG-820 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HyperCrystal III TFT 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 speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $500 |