Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S800c

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 12 months after the S800c so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5300 grades versus the S800c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 versus the S800c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S800c.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S5300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.