Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe S9300 was introduced 5 months after the HX10V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S9300 matches up against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony HX10V
| S9300 | HX10V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S9300
| HX10V | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX10V
| S9300 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S9300 vs the HX10V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and HX10V.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
lighter than average in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than others (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-07-16 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.9fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 grams (0.47 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 images | 320 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
| 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $249 | $616 |