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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony TX30

 S5200 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S5200

 TX30 S5200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony TX30

 S5200 TX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Sony TX30
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Sony TX30
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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