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Nikon COOLPIX S5300 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:138 gBattery life (CIPA):180 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S5300 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of cameras
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

28%

5.0

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 60% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S5300

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

28%

5.0

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

4.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX S5300 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

4.7

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.2
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Base ISO
125
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125 which is higher than that of 72.4% of cameras and equal to that of 8.1% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
99
N. of focus points
99
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 99 focus points, more than the number offered by 74.6% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 18 Mbps which is lower than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
138 g
Weight
138 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 138 g which is lighter than 91.3% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
96.9 mm
Width
96.9 mm
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 96.9 mm which is narrower than 88.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
58 mm
Height
58 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 58 mm which is shorter than 87.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.9% of cameras.
Thickness
20.9 mm
Thickness
20.9 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 20.9 mm which is thinner than 92% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
180 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
180 shots
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 180 shots, which is shorter than that of 95.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.9% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S5300 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
    Back-illuminated CMOS sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • 76 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    99
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    99 vs 23
  • 257 g lighter
    Weight
    138 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (138 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    138 g vs 395 g
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Wireless Mobile Utility
  • 23 mm narrower
    Width
    96.9 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96.9 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96.9 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 25.1 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20.9 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20.9 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20.9 mm vs 46 mm
  • 257 g lighter
    Weight
    138 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (138 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    138 g vs 395 g
  • 23 mm narrower
    Width
    96.9 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96.9 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96.9 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 25.1 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20.9 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20.9 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20.9 mm vs 46 mm
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
    Back-illuminated CMOS sensor.
  • 76 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    99
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    99 vs 23
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Easy Panorama
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Wireless Mobile Utility
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.025 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.025 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 150 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    180 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (180 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    180 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 93% less popular
    Nikon COOLPIX S5300 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 12,500 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 12 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    18 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 150 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    180 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (180 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    180 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX S5300

  • User-friendly with simple operation for beginners
  • Built-in Wi-Fi makes transferring and sharing photos easy
  • Compact and lightweight design is highly pocketable for travel
  • Delivers sharp images with vibrant colors in good lighting
  • Captures high-quality Full HD 1080p video
  • Features helpful optical image stabilization to reduce blur

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S5300

  • Short battery life with a rating of only about 180 shots per charge
  • Poor performance in low light can lead to blurry or grainy photos
  • Noticeable vignetting (dark corners) at wide-angle and full zoom settings
  • Image sharpness drops off significantly toward the edges of the frame
  • Full-resolution burst shooting is slightly slower than previous models

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix S5300 is a slim point-and-shoot camera featuring a 16-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a NIKKOR lens with 8x optical zoom (25-200mm equivalent). Key characteristics include a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD screen, built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing, and Full HD 1080/60i video recording with Hybrid Vibration Reduction. Its primary advantages are a highly portable, lightweight 138g body, fast continuous shooting at up to 8.4 fps, and user-friendly features like Smart Portrait System and 18 scene modes. However, notable drawbacks include a poor battery life rated at only 180 shots, lack of RAW support, and limited low-light performance due to its small 1/2.3-inch sensor size.

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