Nikon S5300 vs Olympus VR-320

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 2 years after the VR-320 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5300 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 has got 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) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5300 vs the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and VR-320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.