Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S9300 was unveiled 7 months before the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S9300 scores against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony WX300
S9300 | WX300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S9300
WX300 | S9300 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | July 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX300
S9300 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9300 and the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and WX300.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-16 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $330 |