Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus VG-160
S5200 | VG-160 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S5200
VG-160 | S5200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus VG-160
S5200 | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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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 |