Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-6

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 7 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5200 scores vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S5200 versus the TG-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TG-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S5200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.