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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 7 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3300 scores against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony HX9V

 S3300 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon S3300

 HX9V S3300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX9V

 S3300 HX9V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 vs the HX9V.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent S3300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $328