Nikon Coolpix S5100 vs Nikon Coolpix S5300

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S5100 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.

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 was introduced in August 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S5300 was introduced in January 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S5300 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S5100
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S5300
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S5300.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon S5100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S5100 over Nikon Coolpix S5300.

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 vs Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/3.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance 45 cm vs 50 cm
      Lighter 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz) vs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)

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      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony HX100V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon S5200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a1
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      Full Frame

      50.1 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Sony H70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S5300

      Nikon S5300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S5300 over Nikon Coolpix S5100.

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 vs Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 208 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 8x
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      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 D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 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

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. 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.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S5300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S5300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S5100, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S5300. 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..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 body has dimensions of 97 x 57 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 0.87") and Nikon Coolpix S5300 body has dimensions of 97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83"). Nikon Coolpix S5100 weighs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S5300 weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      97 mm

      57 mm

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      58 mm

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S5300

      Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S5300 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S5300 and give them scores of 49 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S5100

      Nikon Coolpix S5300

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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