Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 13 months later than the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S5300 scores against the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5300 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.