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Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony H55

 S5300 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S5300

 H55 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony H55

 S5300 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5300 versus the H55.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and H55.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S5300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Sony H55
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 grams (0.30 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $235