Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V
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94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Released February 2012
Sony HX7V
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6300 grades against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX7V
| S6300 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon S6300
| HX7V | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX7V
| S6300 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S6300 and the HX7V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and HX7V.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger S6300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Nikon S6300 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2011-07-19 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $200 | $499 |
