Clicky

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(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
Sony WX350
(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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony WX350

 S6300 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S6300

 WX350 S6300 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX350

 S6300 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Sony WX350
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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