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Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and S5300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was introduced 6 years later than the S5300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S5300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R5 matches up against the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon S5300

 R5 S5300 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2014Fresher by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon R5

 S5300 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon S5300

 R5 S5300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 offers external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R5 versus the S5300.

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and S5300 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and S5300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R5 will produce extra detail using its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent R5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography advice
Nikon S5300 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (320 shots)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (320 shots)
66
lighter than others in class (138g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery (320 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic support
35
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon R5 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon S5300
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R5 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-09 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Total lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738g (1.63 lb) 138g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 180 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $3,899 $180