Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8200

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 2 years later than the S8200 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5300 grades vs the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 enjoys exterior 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 S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5300 vs the S8200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S8200.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S5300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.