Nikon Coolpix S5100 vs Nikon Coolpix S5300

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix S5100Coolpix S5300
      MSRP$179.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.39 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600125 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm26 - 208 mm
      Optical Zoom5x8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 6.6f/3.7 - 6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance45 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Dimensions97 x 57 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 0.87")97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.5 x 3.1"
      Package Weight0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Battery PackEN-EL10EN-EL19
      Battery Life180 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Self TimerYes (10 or 2 seconds)
      Orientation Sensor


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