Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5300 scores vs the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.