Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6500

Let's look closer at the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 13 months later than the S6500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5300 grades versus the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5300 against the S6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S6500.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S5300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.