Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony WX350
S30 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S30
WX350 | S30 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony WX350
S30 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |