Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX99

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6300 versus Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the S6300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor size.

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The S6300 was released 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S6300 matches up against the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 has 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) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6300 versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 versus the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and HX99.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S6300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S6300 will be behind in sensor innovation.