Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5100

Following is a extended review of the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 18 months after the S5100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3300 grades vs the S5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 versus the S5100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and S5100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S3300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.