Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6300

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 24 months later than the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5300 grades versus the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 vs the S6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S6300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.