Nikon S5200 vs Sony HX5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S5200 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S5200 was introduced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5200 scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 has 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) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S5200 vs the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S5200 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5200 should have an edge in sensor tech.