Nikon Coolpix S5300

156 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 156 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S5300. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the image quality and performance are overall positive. The price and portability also get good views, whereas there are some mixed views about the focus. There are some critical reviews about the shutter and memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S5300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S5300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the performance and price are overall positive. The size and portability also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S5300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S5300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and image quality are generally positive. The portability and price are also appreciated. The battery and performance get mixed views.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300

The Nikon Coolpix S5300 was one of five new Coolpix models to take the stage at CES 2014. As the Jan Brady (middle child) of this year's new models, the S5300 has a number of nice features for a sub-$200 camera. The 16-megapixel CMOS sensor is capable...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon Coolpix S5300

Nikon Coolpix S5300 digital camera : Nikon introduces a new Wi-Fi enabled compact camera to its 2014 Coolpix line-up. Sharing pictures and videos on social media sites is simple with the Wi-Fi built into the stylish 16 megapixel Coolpix S5300. With...

The Nikon Coolpix S5300 price is set at $180 USD. Prices vary from country to country. The new Coolpix camera will be available in two colours: black and plum. As soon as we receive a test sample, we will put this stylish camera to the test and publish...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S5300 is a slim-line wi-fi enabled digital compact camera that also boasts a 16 megapixel CCD, 8x optical zoom and dynamic screen for easy use in direct sunlight. With these features and FullHD video and Hybrid VR, this could be the...

As soon as we started shooting with the Nikon Coolpix S5300, we could see what the image quality was going to be like. The pictures look very over sharpened on the screen, but aren't as bad when viewed on a screen. Saying that, they are still sharper...

Jul, 2014

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Nikon S5300 Review

Sitting atop the high end of what Nikon calls their "Budget Friendly Cameras" line, the Coolpix S5300 is the successor to last year's Coolpix S5200 and boasts a few notable upgrades.

The Coolpix S5300 will be available from February 2014 for a suggested retail price of US$179.95 and will be offered in the color Plum.

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Digitalcamera HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Rankings REVIEW SUMMARY STORE PRICING Nikon COOLPIX S5300 offers solid performance for a budget price COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, & ANSWERS FORUM BY VIEWERS

Budget cameras are often hit or miss--and more often, a miss. With a $180 list price, how does the Nikon Coolpix S5300 hold up in our review tests.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Rahul Sethi (techmagnifier.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300 Review-Casual Shooter with CMOS Sensor

Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a great potential to shoot macro shots, portraits, objects in motion and Panorama but has shorter battery life. It is available at a price of Rs 9000.

• Fast Autofocus, 99 focus points ; • Easy to operate ; • Built in Wi-Fi

• Focus hunts at maximum zoom ; • Shorter battery life

Nikon Coolpix S5300 has a great potential to shoot macro shots, portraits, objects in motion and Panorama. Its Image quality is not that great but considering the price it’s worth it, still when you’ll see its focussing capability you’ll love it. If...

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300

the video is far better than I hoped for but the battery life could be better they are not too dear so I will just buy a spare nice bit of kit for the price

a small bag of some sort would be nice

May, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300

Easy to use, quality pictures, lots of fun features and good zoom

no case

May, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300

Great little camera that is pretty much point and click it's so easy to use. I use it for listing clothes for my eBay business and the images are high quality and professional looking. Great for on the go shots too, as it is small enough to pop in...

Will take a while to familiarize myself with all the cool settings!

May, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5300

the video is far better than I hoped for ; but the battery life could be better they are not too dear so I will just buy a spare ; nice bit of kit for the price

a small bag of some sort would be nice

May, 2015

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