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Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S5300 and Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5300 scores versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony H50

 S5300 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S5300

 H50 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony H50

 S5300 H50 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers exterior dimensions 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 H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 and the H50.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and H50.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to result in greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (138g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $80