Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S5300 was revealed 17 months after the VH-410 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 scores against the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus VH-410
S5300 | VH-410 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S5300
VH-410 | S5300 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus VH-410
S5300 | VH-410 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 offers outside measurements 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 VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 compared to the VH-410.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and VH-410.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S5300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus VH-410 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 grams (0.30 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $186 |