Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 2 months before the SH-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5300 matches up vs the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S5300 compared to the SH-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.