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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 3 years later than the S8000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5300 grades vs the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S8000

 S5300 S8000 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S5300

 S8000 S5300 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S8000

 S5300 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 offers exterior 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 S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S5300 against the S8000.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S8000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S5300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (138g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $300