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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 2 years after the S9100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5300 matches up against the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S9100

 S5300 S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S5300

 S9100 S5300 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S9100

 S5300 S9100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has 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) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 versus the S9100.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and S9100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $329