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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony HX10V

 S3300 HX10V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S3300

 HX10V S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX10V

 S3300 HX10V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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