Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S5300

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S5300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 5 years after the S5300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1000 matches up versus the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has got external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1000 against the S5300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and S5300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and S5300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.