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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 4 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 grades versus the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S620

 S5300 S620 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S5300

 S620 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S620

 S5300 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S5300 and the S620.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S620.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S5300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography information
Nikon S620 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $37