Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6300

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was introduced 17 months before the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5100 scores against the S6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S5100 and the S6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S6300.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.