Clicky

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

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").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX10V

 S6300 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S6300

 HX10V S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX10V

 S6300 HX10V 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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