Nikon S5300 vs Sony S950

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S5300 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S5300 matches up versus the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5300 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5300 vs the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S950.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent S5300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.