Nikon Coolpix S5200 is a Wi-Fi integrated
camera featuring 16MP CMOS BSI sensor and 6x optical zoom. The device also
supports full HD 1080p recording with stereo sound. The model comes in colors:
silver-white, black, red, blue and plum. RRP is $273.5.
Nikon
Coolpix S5200
Features
Nikon Coolpix S5200 has a 16MP CMOS BSI
sensor and a 6x optical zoom lens which is a 35mm equivalent of 26-156mm. To
stand against vibration, the device is equipped with lens-shift (VR) vibration
reduction. At hi-speed continuous shooting mode, you can shoot up to 10fps.
The camera also has Auto mode which
automatically adjusts settings, 19 capture modes and 360° /180° panorama. The
device also support smart portrait detection with timings for smile, blink
notification and image enhancement.
After shooting, you can re-edit the photo
in retouch mode including color option and cross screen. You can also transfer
photos from the camera to smartphones or tablets, via Wi-Fi. This feature also
lets you use your mobile as a remote control.
Video is recorded at full HD resolution
with stereo sound.
Key
features
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16MP CMOS BSI sensot
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6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 26-156mm)
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Lens-shift VR
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3in 460k dot LCD
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Wi-Fi integration
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Full HD 1080p filming
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ISO 125-3200
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Minimum focusing distance: 5cm
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Hi-speed continuous shooting mode: 10fps
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Smart portrait system
Design
Coolpix S5200 owns a metal compact design
plus light weight thus it fits most pockets. The 3in screen supports 460k dot
resolution and is viewed easily in different lighting condition. The camera has
standard buttons for compact: ON/OFF, capture and zoom. In the back, there’s a
D-pad with an OK button in the center and buttons: record, shoot, playback and
delete.
For S5200, menu system has been renewed and
innovated, with neater and user-friendlier interface. When shooting, the screen
will show options with preview, allowing you to quickly choose effects for
photos. There’re also other effects: pop camera, toy camera and selective
color.
To use Wi-Fi, you need to download Wireless
Mobile Utility apps into your smartphone or tablet (running iOS or Android). After
the download is finished, you can use your mobile device to download photos
from the camera to edit and share. You can also use it as a remote control. A
preview option pops up on the mobile device, you will be able to adjust zooming
level and set time. Other info will appear on screen: shutter speed, aperture,
number of shot and battery life…
A
preview option will pop up on the mobile device after connected through Wi-Fi
According CIPA test result, runtime can
last for 160 shots, quite short, especially when Wi-Fi app would consume quite
lot of power.
The
camera use EN-EL19 battery
We took many shots to test the camera’s
responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed… We
shot many times and took the average to ensure the result was consistent and
accurate, for easier comparison with other models.
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Shutter response: 0.1s
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Wide - Focus shutter response: 0.4s
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Full zoom - Focus shutter response: 0.6s
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Switch on time to taking a photo: 1.5s
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Shot to shot without Flash: 0.9s
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Shot to shot with Flash 2.8s
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Hi-speed continuous shooting H: 9.9fps
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Hi-speed continuous shooting L: 2.1fps
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Hi-speed continuous shooting H @120fps: 103.8fps
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Hi-speed continuous shooting H @60fps: 48.5fps
In continuous
shooting H and L modes, image resolution was at 16MP. At continuous shooting H:
120fps, VGA sized image was recorded. Continuous shooting H: 60fps, 1MP sized
image was recorded.
Performance
Sample and product photos are available in
Equipment Database, where you can add personal reviews, pictures and ratings.
Sample
photos
Photos have good color reproduction and
exposure, portrait photos have decent skin tones when captured with Flash,
without red-eye.
Image
shot at Portrait mode, f/36.0, ISO 280
Lens
performance
Detail level is fairly fine even at lens
ends though they seem quite soft in corners. It’s possible to see purple
fringes in contrast areas yet the whole view is acceptable. Min focus distance
is 5cm, allowing to camera to shot macro well.
Photo
shot at Some Optical Zoom (left) and Full Optical Zoom (right)
ISO
noise level
Noise level is low at ISO 100, slightly
increases at ISO 200-400. Image starts getting blurred and loose detail at ISO
800. Image quality falls drastically at ISO 1600. ISO 3200 delivers poor
quality thus it must be avoided.
At
ISO 3200 quality is low
White
balance performance
Under incandescent light in studio
condition, auto white balance mode (AWB) performs well while the Incandescent
preset works similarly. Under fluorescent light, AWB mode produces an image
with a red tone whereas fluorescent preset results in a nicer picture.
Photo
shot at Fluorescent (left) and Incandescent (right)
Panorama
mode
Panorama shot features remarkable and
pleasing details.
Filters
Digital filter
S5200 model has many creative color options
and filters.
Cross
Process filter (left) and Selective Color filter (right)
Video
Video is recorded at full HD 1080p
resolution. Quality is good.
Value for money
RRP is $275. Some other options featuring
6x optical zooms that you may consider: Pentax Optio LS465 ($76), Sony
Cybershot W710 ($129), Olympus VG-180 ($137), Canon Powershot A3200 IS ($99), and
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 ($156). At present, there’re a lot of Wi-Fi built in
cameras. In case this features appeals to you, we suggest Canon IXUS 240 HS
($230.9), Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 ($167) and Nikon Coolpix S800c ($338).
Additionally, you will need to purchase a
memory card and a bag
Wrap-up
S5200’s top feature is built-in Wi-Fi,
allowing you to share photos with smartphones or tablets to edit and so much
more. You can also use your mobile device as a remote control. Or, you can retouch
the images right on the camera after every shot, you may conduct filters and
effects to beautify them. Besides, S5200 is also a quite standard model, with
16MP sensor and 5x optical zoom. Image quality is fine, suitable for those who
prefer sharing photos over networks.
Info
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Manufacturer: Nikon
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RRP: $293.4
Pros
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Wi-Fi integration
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10fps continuous shooting mode
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360° /180° panorama
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Many color options
Cons
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Short battery life
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No optical image stabilization
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Noise starting at ISO 800 and above
Ratings
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Features: 3/5
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Design: 4/5
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Performance: 3/5
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Value for money: 3/5
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Total: 3/5
Technical
specifications
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Lens
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Max aperture: f/3.5 – f/6.5
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35mm-equivalent: 26mm – 156mm
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Optical zoom: 6x
Image sensor
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CCD sensor: 16MP
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Image width: 4,608 pixels
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Image height: 3,456 pixels
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Sensor type: CMOS
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Sensor size: 1/2.3in
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Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9
LCD screen
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Screen size: 3in
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Resolution: 460K dots
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Touchscreen: No
Focusing
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Min focus distance: 5cm
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Focus modes: Auto, Manual, Face Detection, AF
Tracking, Center
Exposure control
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Fastest shutter speed: 1/4000s
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Slowest shutter speed: 1s
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Exposure modes: Program, Scene modes, A
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Light metering: Center-weight-average, Spot,
Center Spot
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ISO range: 125-3200
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White balance: Auto, Manual,
Outdoors/Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash
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Exposure compensation: +/-2
Shooting modes
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Continuous shooting: 10fps
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Resolution: 1,920x1,080 pixels
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Video fps: 30
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Stereo sound: No
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Optical zoom for video: No
Misc.
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Image stabilization: Yes
Contact
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2.0
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Wi-Fi: Yes
Storage
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Memory card: SD, SDHC, SDXC
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File format: JPG
Power
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Battery type: rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL19
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CIPA ratings: 160
Box contents
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Camera hand strap
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Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL19 (with battery
case)
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AC Adapter EH-70P
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UC-E6 USB port
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Audio Video EG-CP16 port
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ViewNX 2 CD
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User manual CD
Size
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Weight: 146g
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W x H x D: 97.9mm x 58.4mm x 21.3mm
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