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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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
Olympus VH-410
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus VH-410

 S5300 VH-410 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S5300

 VH-410 S5300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus VH-410

 S5300 VH-410 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography information
Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
66
lighter than average in class (138g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Olympus VH-410
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