Nikon S30 vs Nikon S5300

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S30 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and S5300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was manufactured 23 months prior to the S5300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S30 scores vs the S5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 compared to the S5300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and S5300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and S5300.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S5300 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.