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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9300 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 5 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S9300 scores versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony HX350

 S9300 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon S9300

 HX350 S9300 
ReleasedDecember 2016July 2012More recent by 53 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX350

 S9300 HX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 enjoys exterior 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 HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9300 versus the HX350.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and HX350.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX350 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S9300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Sony HX350
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (652 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (652g)
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-16 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 -