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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S5300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 7 months after the S5300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX400 IS matches up against the S5300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S5300

 SX400 IS S5300 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2014More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S5300 SX400 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S5300

 SX400 IS S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS and the S5300.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and S5300 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and S5300.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX400 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S5300
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (138g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
35
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 138 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $180