Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced February 2012
Sony HX50V
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V, 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 HX50V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6300 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX50V
| S6300 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S6300
| HX50V | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX50V
| S6300 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6300 and the HX50V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and HX50V.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports photography with Sony HX50V
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 | 400 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $439 |