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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S9300 versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 7 months after the W610 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9300 matches up vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony W610

          

          

            
 S9300 W610 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S9300

          

          

            
 W610 S9300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony W610

          

          

            
 S9300 W610 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9300 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S9300 against the W610.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and W610.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S9300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

            Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (215 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
47
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
26
 resolution is good (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average in class (215g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (200 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Sony W610
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (215g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $200