Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony WX10
S4300 | WX10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon S4300
WX10 | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX10
S4300 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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).
See the Nikon S4300 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |