Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S5300 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S5300 grades against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S5300 versus the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.