Nikon S5200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5200 was announced 2 months later than the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5200 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5200 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5200 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S5200 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.