Nikon S5200 vs Sony H20

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S5200 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5200 grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon S5200 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S5200 vs the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and H20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S5200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.