Nikon Coolpix
S6300
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

65

  
Nikon Coolpix S6300

47

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S6300

We are not aware of any reasons to consider buying the Nikon Coolpix S6300 over the Sony Cyber-shot WX50.
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S6300
Zoom More zoom 10x vs 5x
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 4x more zoom
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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the Nikon S6300

Advantages of the Sony WX50
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.2
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 At its widest zoom, the WX50's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 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
Size Smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 94x58x26 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
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
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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
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.7" vs 1"
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 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 117 g vs 160 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 240 shots vs 230 shots
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $99.72 vs $156.67
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 The best price we've seen is $57 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
47 vs 65
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 travel zoom with a ultra compact.

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
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$197
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
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 WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$216 - $226
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$119 - $123
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

Canon ELPH 320 HS

Compact

$124 - $139
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50

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
Olympus VR-360

Olympus VR-360

Digicam

$189
Screen size Significantly larger screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the VR-360 vs the Coolpix S6300

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-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

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

appearance

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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