Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-11

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S5300 matches up versus the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 provides outside dimensions 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 SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S5300 versus the SZ-11.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent S5300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.