Nikon S5200 vs Sony S930

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S5200 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S5200 matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 versus the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and S930.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S5200 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S5200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.