Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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
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 ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony HX50V
S5300 | HX50V | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | April 2013 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S5300
HX50V | S5300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony HX50V
S5300 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |