Nikon S30 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S30 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S30 was launched 12 months earlier than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S30 grades against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony WX300
| S30 | WX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S30
| WX300 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony WX300
| S30 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S30 against the WX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and WX300.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony WX300 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S30 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $119 | $330 |