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

Sony Cybershot WX9
Winner
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

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Nikon Coolpix S6300

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Nikon Coolpix S6300
Runner-up
     
 

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
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S6300

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
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon S6300

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Zoom More zoom 10x vs 5x
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 4x more zoom
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 4s vs 2s
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 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Sony WX9

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Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Aperture 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
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Size Smaller 94x56x19 mm vs 94x58x26 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
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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        similarities

        Compared to recent compacts

        Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
        3D Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Help
        View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
        HDR In-camera HDR Help
        Combines multiple exposures
        Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
        Lens
        Sensor type Better sensor types Help
        Better in low light
        Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
        Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
        Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
        S6300:4s
        WX9:2s

        competitors

        Shared Competitors

        Advantages

        Disadvantages
        Nikon Coolpix S6500

        Nikon Coolpix S6500

        Travel zoom

        $94 - $167
        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 Cybershot WX9
        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

        Sony Cyber-shot WX50

        Ultra compact

        $159
        Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
        Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX9
        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

        Travel zoom

        $148 - $191
        Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
        Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
        Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX9
        Sony Cybershot WX60

        Sony Cybershot WX60

        Travel zoom

        $185
        Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
        Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
        Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cybershot WX9
        Sony DSC WX100

        Sony DSC WX100

        Travel zoom

        $174
        Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
        Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot WX9

        Nikon Coolpix S6300 Competitors

        Advantages

        Disadvantages
        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

        Travel zoom

        $177
        Screen size Significantly larger screen
        Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
        Movie format Lower resolution movies
        3D Doesn't take 3D photos
        Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Nikon Coolpix S5200

        Nikon Coolpix S5200

        Digicam

        $89 - $175
        Screen size Significantly larger screen
        Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
        Size Much larger
        Aperture Narrower aperture
        Compare the Coolpix S5200 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Nikon Coolpix S3500

        Nikon Coolpix S3500

        Compact

        $82 - $120
        Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
        Size Smaller
        Movie format Lower resolution movies
        3D Doesn't take 3D photos
        Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Coolpix S6300
        Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

        Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

        Compact

        $150
        Supports 24p Supports 24p
        Aperture Wider aperture
        3D Doesn't take 3D photos
        Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
        Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
        Nikon Coolpix S6200

        Nikon Coolpix S6200

        Travel zoom

        $129
        Battery life Slightly longer battery life
        Movie format Lower resolution movies
        3D Doesn't take 3D photos
        Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S6300

        Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 Competitors

        Advantages

        Disadvantages
        Olympus VH-510

        Olympus VH-510

        Travel zoom

        $129 - $140
        Zoom Slightly more zoom
        Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
        Built-in flash No built-in flash
        Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
        Compare the VH-510 vs the Cybershot WX9
        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

        Travel zoom

        $230 - $328
        Zoom Much more zoom
        Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
        Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
        Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
        Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cybershot WX9
        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

        Travel zoom

        $278
        Zoom Much more zoom
        Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
        Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
        Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
        Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 vs the Cybershot WX9
        Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

        Sony Cybershot WX7

        Compact

        $238
        HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
        Screen size Smaller screen
        Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cybershot WX9

        appearance

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

        discussion

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