Nikon S5200 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S5200 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 2 months prior to the HX50V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5200 matches up versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5200 against the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and HX50V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.