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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S5200 was revealed 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5200 scores vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony WX5

 S5200 WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon S5200

 WX5 S5200 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX5

 S5200 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 enjoys external 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) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 against the WX5.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S5200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Sony WX5
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
68
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Sony WX5
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Sony WX5
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $250