Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SH-2, one is 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 SH-2 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 14 months before the SH-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5300 scores against the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5300 against the SH-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and SH-2.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S5300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.