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Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S5300 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 3 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S5300 scores vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony WX5

 S5300 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon S5300

 WX5 S5300 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony WX5

 S5300 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 features external 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5300 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 and the WX5.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and WX5.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S5300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5300
Street photography with Sony WX5
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Sony WX5
66
lighter than competition (138g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony WX5
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $250