Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V
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![Nikon Coolpix S9300 front Nikon Coolpix S9300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300/Nikon-S9300-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V/Sony-HX100V-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
- Updated by Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S9300 was manufactured 9 months after the HX100V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9300 grades vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony HX100V
S9300 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | October 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon S9300
HX100V | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX100V
S9300 | HX100V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S9300 versus the HX100V.
![Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V size comparison Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.
![Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and HX100V.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S9300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-16 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 577 gr (1.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | 200 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $429 |