Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S6300 was introduced within a month of the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6300 matches up versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX30V
S6300 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon S6300
HX30V | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX30V
S6300 | HX30V | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 features external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 versus the HX30V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and HX30V.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 230 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $420 |