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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S3300 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched around the same time to the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3300 grades vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony WX50

 S3300 WX50 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S3300

 WX50 S3300 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX50

 S3300 WX50 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S3300 vs the WX50.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and WX50.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Sony WX50
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-30
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $250