Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6300 versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6300 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6300 grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony WX350
S6300 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S6300
WX350 | S6300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX350
S6300 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Nikon S6300 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 compared to the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and WX350.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S6300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 470 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $270 |