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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4300 grades vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony WX350

 S4300 WX350 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S4300

 WX350 S4300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX350

 S4300 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 compared to the WX350.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S4300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (139 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Sony WX350
68
lighter than others (139 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Sony WX350
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $270