Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX70

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was introduced 6 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9300 scores against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9300 vs the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.