Nikon S5300 vs Sony W730

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S5300 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 13 months later than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5300 matches up versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 provides external measurements 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5300 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 vs the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and W730.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S5300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.