Nikon Coolpix S5300

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S5xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S5xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S5300 January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S5200
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    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S5100
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    		August
    2010    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S5300 vs Coolpix S5200 vs Coolpix S5100.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S5300.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S5300.

    Nikon S5100
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.2 MP

    Panasonic LZ40
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    1/2.3-inch

    20 MP

    Nikon D90
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Leica Q3
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    Full Frame

    60.3 MP

    Nikon S5200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Sony SLT-A65
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    APS-C

    24.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Sony FX30
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    APS-C

    26 MP

    Nikon D700
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Olympus PEN E-PL7
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16.1 MP

    Sony ZV-1
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S5300's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 has dimensions of 97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83"). It weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    97 mm (3.82")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    21 mm (0.83")

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    Nikon Coolpix S5300 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S5300 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix S5300 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
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    Nikon Coolpix S5300 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S5300 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S5300 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S5300 and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    73

    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Nikon Coolpix S5300 a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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