Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX50

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S5300 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 24 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5300 grades against the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 enjoys 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) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5300 compared to the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and WX50.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.