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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 7 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6300 matches up vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX9V

 S6300 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon S6300

 HX9V S6300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX9V

 S6300 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 has exterior 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) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6300 compared to the HX9V.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and HX9V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher S6300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format 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 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $328