Nikon S9300 vs Sony W730

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9300 and Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 5 months prior to the W730 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S9300 scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 comes with outside 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) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S9300 versus the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and W730.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.