Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
(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 WX150
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4300 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S4300 matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony WX150
| S4300 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S4300
| WX150 | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX150
| S4300 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4300 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 vs the WX150.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and WX150.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony WX150 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony WX150 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
lighter than average (139g)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than others in class (133g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139g (0.31 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
| 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $300 |