Nikon S5200 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon S5200 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S5200 grades versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S5200 vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S5200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.