Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SH-50

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 13 months later than the SH-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S5300 matches up against the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outer 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 Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5300 against the SH-50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and SH-50.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.