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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9300 scores vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony HX90V

 S9300 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon S9300

 HX90V S9300 
RevealedApril 2015July 2012Fresher by 33 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX90V

 S9300 HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S9300 compared to the HX90V.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and HX90V.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S9300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-16 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $440