Nikon S4300 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S4300 and Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled within a month of the HX10V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S4300 scores versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 features external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4300 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 and the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.