Nikon D5200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D5200 and the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D5200 was introduced in May 2013 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D5200 Highlights

      • 24.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D5200
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D5200 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      PROS

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84
      •   Weight - 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D5200

      Nikon D5200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D5200 over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Nikon D5200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4256 x 2848
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 39 vs 11
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1284 vs 448
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.2 vs 21.6
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.9 vs 13.5
      Higher DxO Overall Score 84 vs 65
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) vs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

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      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D5600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D3400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony NEX-5
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Nikon D5200.

      Nikon D5200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.52x vs 0.63x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/250 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica TL
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Casio EX-Z800
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Panasonic GX8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon SX530 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D5200 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D5200 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
        No Image Stabilization
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D5200 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Nikon D5200 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon D5200 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D5200 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. They both have 95% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon D5200 features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 240.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D5200 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D5200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro nothing can be done. On Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D5200 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D5200 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D5200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D5200 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D5200, and up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Nikon D5200 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D5200 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has 11 focusing points. Nikon D5200 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D5200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D5200 and ±5 EV range on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D5200 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D5200 and 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Nikon D5200 and via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support) to Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D5200 and 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D5200 body has dimensions of 129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07") and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91"). Nikon D5200 weighs 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz).

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      129 mm

      98 mm

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      147 mm

      113 mm

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      98 mm

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      113 mm

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      78 mm

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      74 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D5200 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon D5200 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      79
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      82
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D5200 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and give them scores of 68 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84
      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65

      Photo

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      82
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D5200

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)


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