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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S9300 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 7 months later than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S9300 scores versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony W650

 S9300 W650 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S9300

 W650 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony W650

 S9300 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S9300 against the W650.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and W650.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S9300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Sony W650
41
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $140