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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 6 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S9300 matches up vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony WX50

 S9300 WX50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S9300

 WX50 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX50

 S9300 WX50 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 features outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S9300 compared to the WX50.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and WX50.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Sony WX50
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lighter than others in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 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 - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 240 shots
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $250