Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500
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91 Imaging
40 Features
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91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
56 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
56 Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon S9100
- New Model is Nikon S9500
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Previous Model is Sony WX350
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The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9300 was announced 3 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9300 scores vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony WX500
| S9300 | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S9300
| WX500 | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 33 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony WX500
| S9300 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S9300 against the WX500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and WX500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S9300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon S9300 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Sony WX500
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX500 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Nikon S9300
Vlogging with Sony WX500
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-07-16 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.9fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 | 360 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $249 | $348 |
