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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
Nikon S5300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S5300

 P7800 S5300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon P7800

 S5300 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S5300

 P7800 S5300 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and S5300 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Nikon S5300 Street photography info
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
Nikon S5300 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
66
lighter than others (138 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
75
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than competition in class (399g)
35
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Nikon Coolpix S5300
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