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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced around the same time to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S4300 matches up against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony WX70

 S4300 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S4300

 WX70 S4300 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony WX70

 S4300 WX70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 features 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) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4300 vs the WX70.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Sony WX70
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lighter than others in class (139g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
has focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 139 gr (0.31 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $242