Canon 550D vs Nikon S5300

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 550D versus Nikon S5300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very close but the 550D (APS-C) and S5300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 550D was released 4 years prior to the S5300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S5300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 550D grades versus the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 550D and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 550D comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon 550D versus Nikon S5300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 550D and the S5300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and S5300 is 70 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and S5300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 550D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 550D will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.