Canon A1300 vs Nikon S5300

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1300 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 23 months prior to the S5300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1300 scores vs the S5300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 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).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 and Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 against the S5300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and S5300.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.