Nikon S5300 vs Sony W800

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S5300 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled about the same time to the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5300 scores against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5300 versus the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and W800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.