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Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony W650

 S5300 W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S5300

 W650 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony W650

 S5300 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Sony W650
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Sony W650
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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