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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P300 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 10 months later than the S5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P300 scores vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S5100

 P300 S5100 
ReleasedMay 2011August 2010Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon P300

 S5100 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S5100

 P300 S5100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P300 and Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P300 vs the S5100.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and S5100.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher P300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography features
Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
63
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging info
Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon S5100
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-31 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $200