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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S4300 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 14 months after the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4300 scores versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony WX10

 S4300 WX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon S4300

 WX10 S4300 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX10

 S4300 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 has outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4300 vs the WX10.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer S4300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $200