Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013
(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
- Introduced January 2014
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe P7800 was introduced very close to the S5300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P7800 grades against the S5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S5300
P7800 | S5300 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon P7800
S5300 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S5300
P7800 | S5300 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Nikon P7800 versus Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 versus the S5300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and S5300 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S5300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S5300 will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 26-208mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.50 m |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) | 138 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 180 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $550 | $180 |