Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S5300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S5200 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.87″) and weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S5300 has external dimensions of 97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83″) and weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S5200 and the Nikon S5300. Nikon S5200 has the same height with Nikon S5300. On the other hand, with a width of 98mm, it is 1 wider and also with a thickness of 22mm, it is 1mm thicker than Nikon S5300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S5300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S5200 and Nikon S5300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S5300 is 8g lighter than the Nikon S5200 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S5200 nor Nikon Coolpix S5300 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon S5200 and Nikon S5300's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.