Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB210

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was announced 19 months after the WB210 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5200 scores versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S5200 vs the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WB210.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger S5200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.