Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6300 was unveiled very close to the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S6300 matches up against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX10V
S6300 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S6300
HX10V | S6300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX10V
S6300 | HX10V | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6300 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 versus the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and HX10V.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 230 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $616 |