Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VG-160

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S5300 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 2 years after the VG-160 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5300 matches up against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 and Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 vs the VG-160.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and VG-160.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger S5300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.