Nikon Coolpix
S4300
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

66

  
Nikon Coolpix S4300

51

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S4300

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S4300
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
Help
 20% faster max shutter speed
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the Nikon S4300

Advantages of the Sony WX50
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the WX50's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The WX50's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Size Smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 96x59x21 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Battery life Longer battery life 240 shots vs 180 shots
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 More than 30% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 117 g vs 139 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 0.7" vs 0.8"
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 Around 10% thinner
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $99.72 vs $116.95
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 The best price we've seen is $17 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 4s vs 1s
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 4x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S4300
51 vs 66
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
S4300:96x59x21 mm
WX50:92x52x19 mm
Thickness Thin Help
S4300:0.8"
WX50:0.7"
Weight Light weight Help
S4300:139 g
WX50:117 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
S4300:$116.95
WX50:$99.72
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
S4300:1s
WX50:4s
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S4300:6x
WX50:5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $183
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Travel zoom

$157
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Travel zoom

$118
Thickness Is thicker
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$99 - $123
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

Canon ELPH 320 HS

Compact

$124 - $149
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Compact

$88
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot DSC-W650

Sony Cybershot DSC-W650

Compact

$150
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W650 vs the Coolpix S4300
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W650 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Nikon Coolpix S4300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S3300

Nikon Coolpix S3300

Compact

$68
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Touch screen No touch screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Coolpix S3300 vs the Coolpix S4300
Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Travel zoom

$119
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom More zoom
Touch screen No touch screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S4300
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Travel zoom

$90
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the PowerShot A3400 IS vs the Coolpix S4300
Nikon Coolpix S3500

Nikon Coolpix S3500

Compact

$117
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Touch screen No touch screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Coolpix S4300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204 - $259
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$216 - $226
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

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Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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