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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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 S100 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 3 years prior to the S5300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S100 matches up against the S5300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S5300

 S100 S5300 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kSharper screen (+360k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S100

 S5300 S100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S5300

 S100 S5300 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 versus the S5300.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S5300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S5300.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography information
Nikon S5300 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (138 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
65
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (138g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 820k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Organic LED monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 138 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 180 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $240 $180