Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX80

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S5300 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5300 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5300 versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S5300 compared to the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and WX80.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S5300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.