Canon S100 vs Nikon S5300

Here, we are matching up the Canon S100 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was brought out 24 months earlier than the S5300 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S100 matches up vs the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon S100 and Nikon S5300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the S5300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S5300.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S5300 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.