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Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S8000 scores against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Sony WX300

 S8000 WX300 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S8000

 WX300 S8000 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Sony WX300

 S8000 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8000 against the WX300.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and WX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Sony WX300
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (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 ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $330