Nikon Coolpix
S6300
 vs
Sony Cybershot
WX9

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

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Nikon Coolpix S6300

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX9

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Super compact 94x56x19 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S6300

Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

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
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 4s vs 2s
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 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Sony WX9
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.2
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 At its widest zoom, the WX9's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 f-stops)
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
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
Size Smaller 94x56x19 mm vs 94x58x26 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
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 Thinner 0.8" vs 1"
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 More than 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 139 g vs 160 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
48 vs 56
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot WX9 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9. 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 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
S6300:4s
WX9:2s
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
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 Cybershot WX9
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
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 Cybershot WX9
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 Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Coolpix S6300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cybershot WX9
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 Cybershot WX9

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$187 - $197
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S6300
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
3D Takes 3D photos
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the VR-360 vs the Coolpix S6300

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 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
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$252 - $315
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

Sony Cybershot WX10

Compact

$314 - $425
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cybershot WX9
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$152
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cybershot WX9

appearance

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

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