Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S5300 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 23 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5300 grades versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 enjoys 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 Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S5300 against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and HX10V.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.