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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 2 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5300 scores vs the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S6100

 S5300 S6100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S5300

 S6100 S5300 
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6100

 S5300 S6100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5300 against the S6100.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S5300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $195