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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S4300 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured within a month of the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S4300 grades against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony W650

 S4300 W650 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S4300

 W650 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony W650

 S4300 W650 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has exterior 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 versus the W650.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and W650.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Sony W650
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Sony W650
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Sony W650
41
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $119 $140