Reasons to choose Coolpix S5300
Released in 2014, Coolpix S5300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 138 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S5300
vs Nikon Coolpix S9050
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S530028 mm²
Coolpix S9050- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S5300 and Coolpix S9050 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S5300MetricCoolpix S9050
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
138 gWeight215 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S5300 and Coolpix S9050 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S5300 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S5300 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S5300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S9050
Released in 2012, Coolpix S9050 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.