Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 13 months later than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S5200 matches up vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 comes with outside 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 and the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and WX70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S5200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.