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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was brought out 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S6200 grades vs the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S6200 FE-5020 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S6200

 FE-5020 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-5020

 S6200 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6200 and the FE-5020.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and FE-5020.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (137g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
70
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $160