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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 13 months after the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S5200 grades vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus VG-160

 S5200 VG-160 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S5200

 VG-160 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus VG-160

 S5200 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 against the VG-160.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S5200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than average (125g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (165 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 shots 165 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $90