Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5300

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was brought out 24 months prior to the S5300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the S5300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T400 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T400 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S5300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the S5300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and S5300.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.