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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(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
Sony HX30V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX30V

 S6300 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon S6300

 HX30V S6300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX30V

 S6300 HX30V 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony HX30V
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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