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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 24 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5300 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S5300 SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon S5300

 SZ-31MR iHS S5300 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S5300 SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 has got outer dimensions 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 SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5300 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S5300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
66
lighter than others (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
35
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (138g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $0