Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX400V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

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.

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

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.