Nikon S5300 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S5300 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 23 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5300 scores against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S5300 vs the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and W690.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S5300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.