Nikon Coolpix
S6300
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

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Nikon Coolpix S6300

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S6300

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S6300
Aperture Slightly wider aperture f/3.2 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the S6300's lens captures marginally more light (0.1 f-stops)
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $156.67 vs $349.90
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 The best price we've seen is $193 cheaper (2.2x less)
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX150
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-WX150's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Size Smaller 95x56x22 mm vs 94x58x26 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Thickness Thinner 0.9" vs 1"
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 Around 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 133 g vs 160 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 240 shots vs 230 shots
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
55 vs 62
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
S6300:94x58x26 mm
DSC-WX150:95x56x22 mm
Weight Light weight Help
S6300:160 g
DSC-WX150:133 g
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported
Zoom Poor zoom Help
10x
GPS No built-in GPS Help
Missing geo-tagging

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Zoom Has slightly less zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$187 - $197
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

Canon ELPH 320 HS

Compact

$124 - $139
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Travel zoom

$234 - $283
3D Captures 3D images
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Travel zoom

$119 - $130
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Travel zoom

$119
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Cheaper
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S6300
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$119 - $123
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix S6300
Olympus VR-360

Olympus VR-360

Digicam
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the VR-360 vs the Coolpix S6300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$259
3D Takes 3D photos
Size Slightly smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Slightly smaller
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Travel zoom

$282 - $288
3D Takes 3D photos
Size Slightly smaller
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$240 - $269
Zoom Much more zoom
GPS Has a GPS
Size Much larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$328
Zoom Much more zoom
Battery life Much longer battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

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