Clicky

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5300 and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The S5300 was unveiled 9 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S5300 grades versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony HX50V

 S5300 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S5300

 HX50V S5300 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony HX50V

 S5300 HX50V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Nikon S5300 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S5300 versus the HX50V.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S5300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
Sony HX50V Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
35
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $439