Nikon S4300 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S4300 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the S4300 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S4300 was released 5 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S4300 scores against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4300 and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 and the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and RX100 V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S4300 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.