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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S30 versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was launched 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S30 matches up vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony WX350

 S30 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S30

 WX350 S30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony WX350

 S30 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S30 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S30 and the WX350.

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and WX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony WX350 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
24
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S30
Street photography with Sony WX350
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (214g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
52
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
25
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Sony WX350
23
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2014-02-13
Body design 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 surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $270