Reasons to choose Coolpix S5200
Released in 2013, Coolpix S5200 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 146 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S5200
vs Nikon Coolpix S6900
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S520028 mm²
Coolpix S6900- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S5200 and Coolpix S6900 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S5200MetricCoolpix S6900
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
146 gWeight181 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S5200 and Coolpix S6900 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S5200 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S5200 and Coolpix S6900 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix S6900 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6900
Released in 2014, Coolpix S6900 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 181 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.