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Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S5200 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled within a month of the W730 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S5200 scores versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony W730

 S5200 W730 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S5200

 W730 S5200 
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Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony W730

 S5200 W730 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5200 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S5200 and the W730.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and W730.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
28
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Sony W730
33
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $138