Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S5300

Following is a extended review of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was launched 4 months prior to the S5300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N Facebook ready grades against the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready has outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready against the S5300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and S5300.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.