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Nikon COOLPIX S5200 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:146 gBattery life (CIPA):160 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S5200 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of cameras
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 58% of cameras
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 238 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 81% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S5200

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

4.8
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 238 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX S5200 has a popularity score of 8, which is higher than 75.3% of cameras.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.6
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Base ISO
125
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125 which is higher than that of 72.4% of cameras and equal to that of 8.1% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
99
N. of focus points
99
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 99 focus points, more than the number offered by 74.6% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 18 Mbps which is lower than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
146 g
Weight
146 g
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 146 g which is lighter than 88.9% of cameras.
Width
97.7 mm
Width
97.7 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 97.7 mm which is narrower than 87.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Height
58.4 mm
Height
58.4 mm
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 58.4 mm which is shorter than 84.7% of cameras.
Thickness
21.3 mm
Thickness
21.3 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 21.3 mm which is thinner than 90.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
160 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
160 shots
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 160 shots, which is shorter than that of 98% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S5200 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • 76 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    99
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    99 vs 23
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 249 g lighter
    Weight
    146 g
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (146 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    146 g vs 395 g
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Wireless Mobile Utility
  • 22.2 mm narrower
    Width
    97.7 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (97.7 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    97.7 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S5200 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 249 g lighter
    Weight
    146 g
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (146 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    146 g vs 395 g
  • 22.2 mm narrower
    Width
    97.7 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (97.7 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    97.7 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 24.7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    21.3 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (21.3 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    21.3 mm vs 46 mm
  • 15.5 mm shorter body
    Height
    58.4 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58.4 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58.4 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 76 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    99
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    99 vs 23
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Easy Panorama
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Wireless Mobile Utility
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.025 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.025 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 170 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    160 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (160 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    160 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Nikon COOLPIX S5200
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX S5200 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.88 vs 8.000).
    7.88 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 12 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    18 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 170 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    160 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (160 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    160 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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Third-party reviews

Based on 238 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX S5200

  • Ultra-compact and lightweight body makes it highly portable for travel
  • Built-in Wi-Fi allows for easy image sharing to smartphones
  • Captures high-quality Full HD 1080p video for its price point
  • Good range of creative shooting modes and digital filters
  • Effective optical image stabilization helps keep handheld shots sharp
  • User-friendly interface and menu system ideal for beginners

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S5200

  • Lacks manual controls, limiting its appeal for advanced photographers
  • Image noise is noticeable, especially in low-light conditions at higher ISOs
  • The video record button is easily pressed by accident due to its placement
  • LCD screen can be difficult to view in direct, bright sunlight
  • Slippery exterior finish can make it harder to grip securely
  • Does not support RAW file format

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix S5200 is a pocket-friendly compact camera featuring a 16-megapixel 1/2.3" backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor and a 6x optical zoom Nikkor lens (26-156mm equivalent) with lens-shift vibration reduction. It offers built-in Wi-Fi for instant sharing, full HD 1080/30p video recording with stereo sound, and high-speed continuous shooting up to 10 fps. Main pros include its slim, stylish design, excellent photo quality in varying light, and a dedicated movie record button. However, it is held back by a short battery life of approximately 160 shots, noticeable noise at higher ISO settings, and a lack of optical zoom capability during video recording.

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