Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S570

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 4 years after the S570 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5300 matches up against the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5300 vs the S570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and S570.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.