Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S3300 was launched about the same time to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3300 grades vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony HX10V
S3300 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S3300
HX10V | S3300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX10V
S3300 | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S3300 against the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and HX10V.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 180 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $99 | $616 |