Nikon S5300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison

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Nikon S5300

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S5300 and XZ-10, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Nikon and Olympus. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon S5300 has a 16.0 MP and Olympus XZ-10 has a 12.0 MP resolution. Nikon S5300 was introduced to market in January 2014 and Olympus XZ-10 was launched in January 2013. There is only 11 months difference between S5300 and XZ-10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-07

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

26-208 mm F3.7-6.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

7.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

138g. 97 x 58 x 21 mm

Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-30

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

5.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

221g. 102 x 61 x 34 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S5300 over Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	99 vs 35	64 more focus points
Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 5.0fps	2 fps faster
Weight	138 g vs 221 g	83 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	208mm vs 130mm	78 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	8× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-10 over Nikon Coolpix S5300

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1500s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	240 shots vs 180 shots	60 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.70 vs 6.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	2.38µm² vs 1.76µm²	35% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus XZ-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10. Nikon S5300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10.

Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10.

Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S5300 is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Olympus XZ-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S5300

XZ-10

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S5300

XZ-10

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S5300 nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 S5300 and Olympus XZ-10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus XZ-10: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S5300 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus XZ-10 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S5300 and XZ-10 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 Cameras

Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus XZ-10 has 35% larger pixel area (2.38µm² vs 1.76µm²) compared to Nikon S5300, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S5300 features a 26-208 mm F3.7-6.6 8× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-10 features a 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 26mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-10 is faster than Nikon S5300 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon S5300 has 78mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-10. However, with a max aperture of f2.70, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S5300

XZ-10

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S5300

XZ-10

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S5300

XZ-10

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S5300

XZ-10

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S5300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S5300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S5300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
99 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
208 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.70
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Nikon S5300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
138g
Body Thickness 21mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
221g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Nikon S5300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus XZ-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S5300 and Olympus XZ-10 scores compare:

Nikon S5300

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #170 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #721 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #30 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #403 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S5300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S5300. Otherwise, Olympus XZ-10 is the better camera overall.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon S5300 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S5300	Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Brand	Nikon	Olympus
Announced	2014-01-07	2013-01-30
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	99	35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	26-208 mm (8×)	26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.7-6.6	F1.8-2.7
Macro Focus Range	n/a	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1500s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.50 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	138g	221g
Dimensions	97 x 58 x 21mm	102 x 61 x 34mm
Battery Life	180 shots	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction