Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX70
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S6300 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 matches up against the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony WX70
| S6300 | WX70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S6300
| WX70 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX70
| S6300 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S6300 against the WX70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and WX70.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon S6300 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Nikon S6300
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
| 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 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 | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 |
| Price at release | $200 | $242 |