Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-410

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S5200 and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 6 months after the VH-410 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5200 scores versus the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus VH-410. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 features physical 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) while the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S5200 against the VH-410.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and VH-410.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.