Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D vs Nikon Coolpix S5300

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and the Nikon Coolpix S5300, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D was introduced in July 2005 and Nikon Coolpix S5300 was introduced in January 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D over Nikon Coolpix S5300.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S5300 over Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a 2.5" screen with 115k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.83x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S5300.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S5300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix S5300

Nikon Coolpix S5300 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.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D comes with NP-400 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S5300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.

External Storage Slots

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S5300. Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S5300 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Nikon Coolpix S5300. Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D body has dimensions of 131 x 93 x 67 mm (5.16 x 3.66 x 2.64") and Nikon Coolpix S5300 body has dimensions of 97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83"). Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S5300 weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz).

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

Nikon Coolpix S5300

131 mm

93 mm

97 mm

58 mm

93 mm

58 mm

67 mm

21 mm