Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 3 years after the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S5300 scores versus the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5300 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.