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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D5100
  • Successor is Nikon D5300
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D5200 was launched 3 years after the E-600 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D5200 scores vs the E-600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Olympus E-600

 D5200 E-600 
ReleasedMay 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon D5200

 E-600 D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Olympus E-600

 D5200 E-600 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 has exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D5200 versus the E-600.

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and E-600 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and E-600.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D5200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D5200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher D5200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography factors
Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (500 per charge)
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography features
Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
69
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (500 per charge)
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging details
Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
18
no video
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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Olympus E-600
 Nikon D5200Olympus E-600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D5200 Olympus E-600
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-05-16 2009-08-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 7
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 515 grams (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 55
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 10.3
DXO Low light score 1284 541
Other
Battery life 500 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $595 $0