Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S5100
P300 | S5100 | |||
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Released | May 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon P300
S5100 | P300 |
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Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S5100
P300 | S5100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |