Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S5300 was manufactured 2 years after the W650 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5300 matches up versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony W650
S5300 | W650 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S5300
W650 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony W650
S5300 | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 enjoys physical 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S5300 against the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and W650.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S5300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $180 | $140 |