Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5300

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 23 months earlier than the S5300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4300 grades vs the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 versus the S5300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and S5300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.