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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Released January 2014
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 3 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5300 grades versus the S8100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S8100

 S5300 S8100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S5300

 S8100 S5300 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S8100

 S5300 S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5300 versus the S8100.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S8100.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
66
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8100 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.30 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $299