• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S5200 advantages over Fujifilm S1

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 110 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    146g vs 680g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm S1 advantages over Nikon S5200

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 156 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony TX200V

Nikon S5200
Sony TX200V
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm S1
Sony TX200V
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony TX20

Nikon S5200
Sony TX20
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm S1
Sony TX20
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Nikon S5200
Fujifilm S8300
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S8300
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony TF1

Nikon S5200
Sony TF1
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
Fujifilm S1
Sony TF1
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Nikon S5200
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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