Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S5200 versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S5200 was launched 5 months prior to the TX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5200 scores vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony TX30
S5200 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S5200
TX30 | S5200 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony TX30
S5200 | TX30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 provides 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5200 versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 versus the TX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TX30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.
Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Microphone 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 gr (0.32 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $230 |