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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 23 months earlier than the S5300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3300 grades against the S5300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S5300

 S3300 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S3300

 S5300 S3300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S5300

 S3300 S5300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3300 against the S5300.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S5300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S5300.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S3300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
41
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 138g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $180