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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced within a month of the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6300 matches up vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony WX50

 S6300 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S6300

 WX50 S6300 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX50

 S6300 WX50 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6300 and the WX50.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Sony WX50
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Sony WX50
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $250