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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 6 months later than the VH-515 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5200 matches up vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus VH-515

 S5200 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S5200

 VH-515 S5200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus VH-515

 S5200 VH-515 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5200 versus the VH-515.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and VH-515.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $648