Nikon S4300 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S4300 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S4300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S4300 was introduced 20 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S4300 scores vs the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 features external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S4300 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and HX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S4300 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S4300 will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S4300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.