Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S5200 was revealed 12 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S5200 matches up vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony WX150
S5200 | WX150 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S5200
WX150 | S5200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX150
S5200 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5200 against the WX150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and WX150.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S5200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery type | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $300 |