Nikon S5200 vs Sony W610

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S5200 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 13 months after the W610 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5200 matches up versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5200 vs the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and W610.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S5200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.