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Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 23 months after the WX150 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 matches up vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony WX150

 S5300 WX150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S5300

 WX150 S5300 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony WX150

 S5300 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S5300 vs the WX150.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and WX150.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S5300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Sony WX150
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Sony WX150
66
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Sony WX150
35
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $300