Nikon S5300 vs Sony G3
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary Nikon S5300 vs Sony G3 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S5300 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S5300 was unveiled 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5300 scores versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony G3
| S5300 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S5300
| G3 | S5300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony G3
| S5300 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 versus the G3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and G3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer S5300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 138 gr (0.30 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $200 |