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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 19 months earlier than the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S9300 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony HX400V

 S9300 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon S9300

 HX400V S9300 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2012Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX400V

 S9300 HX400V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S9300 compared to the HX400V.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and HX400V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX400V to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S9300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Sony HX400V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
66
lighter than average (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (660g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-16 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $448