Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 2 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5300 grades versus the SZ-30MR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has got external 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) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S5300 and the SZ-30MR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer S5300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.