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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S6100 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 24 months before the WX300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6100 scores vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony WX300

 S6100 WX300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S6100

 WX300 S6100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300

 S6100 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6100 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6100 and the WX300.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and WX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S6100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Sony WX300
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Sony WX300
65
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors (166g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $195 $330