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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4300 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S4300 matches up against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony WX300

 S4300 WX300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S4300

 WX300 S4300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX300

 S4300 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S4300 compared to the WX300.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and WX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX300 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $330