Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX500
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350
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Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S6300 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6300 grades vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony WX500
| S6300 | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S6300
| WX500 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX500
| S6300 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 enjoys exterior 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 WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6300 against the WX500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and WX500.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S6300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 | 360 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $348 |