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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony WX300

 S9300 WX300 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S9300

 WX300 S9300 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX300

 S9300 WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Sony WX300
66
lighter than others in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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