Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V
94 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
36
91 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
41
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide 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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony HX9V
| S6300 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon S6300
| HX9V | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony HX9V
| S6300 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | 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.
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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony 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 |