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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S5200 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 4 months before the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5200 scores against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony TF1

 S5200 TF1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S5200

 TF1 S5200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony TF1

 S5200 TF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has physical 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5200 compared to the TF1.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TF1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Sony TF1
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
68
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Sony TF1
32
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $266