Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
Sony WX300
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(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
- Released February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
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On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S9100 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S9100 grades versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony WX300
| S9100 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S9100
| WX300 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony WX300
| S9100 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9100 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S9100 compared to the WX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and WX300.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Sony WX300
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition (166g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Sony WX300
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 life | 270 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $329 | $330 |