Nikon S5200 vs Sony W650

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5200 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 13 months later than the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5200 scores against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 versus the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and W650.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer S5200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.