Nikon S5300 vs Sony W370

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S5300 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 4 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S5300 matches up against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 features external measurements 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 and the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and W370.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S5300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.