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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced 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
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3300 scores vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony WX350

 S3300 WX350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S3300

 WX350 S3300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX350

 S3300 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides outer measurements 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 vs the WX350.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S3300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $270