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

50

Nikon Coolpix S6300
Runner-up
     
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX9

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Super compact 94x56x19 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
 

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
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
Lowest price Cheaper $134.96 vs $229.99
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 The best price we've seen is $95 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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 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
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
              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
              Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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              competitors

              Shared Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

              Travel zoom

              $178
              Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
              Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
              3D Doesn't take 3D photos
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Coolpix S6300
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cybershot WX9
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

              Sony Cyber-shot WX50

              Ultra compact

              $153
              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
              Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

              Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

              Compact

              $195
              High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
              Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              3D Doesn't take 3D photos
              Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
              Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot WX9
              Nikon Coolpix S3500

              Nikon Coolpix S3500

              Compact

              $97 - $120
              Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Coolpix S6300
              Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Cybershot WX9
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

              Ultra compact

              $120 - $140
              Size Is slightly smaller
              Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Coolpix S6300
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cybershot WX9
              Canon ELPH 300 HS

              Canon ELPH 300 HS

              Compact

              $144
              High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
              Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              3D Doesn't take 3D photos
              Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
              Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cybershot WX9
              Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

              Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

              Travel zoom

              $77 - $138
              Thickness Is thicker
              Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
              Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Coolpix S6300
              Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cybershot WX9

              Nikon Coolpix S6300 Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Nikon Coolpix S6500

              Nikon Coolpix S6500

              Travel zoom

              $150 - $170
              Screen size Larger screen
              Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
              Battery life Shorter battery life
              Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S6300
              Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

              Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

              Travel zoom

              $107 - $165
              Zoom More zoom
              Macro focus Much better macro capability
              Size Much larger
              Movie format Lower resolution movies
              Compare the PowerShot SX160 IS vs the Coolpix S6300
              Sony Cybershot WX60

              Sony Cybershot WX60

              Travel zoom

              $185 - $202
              HDR Has in-camera HDR
              Size Smaller
              Wide angle Worse wide angle
              Zoom Slightly less zoom
              Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Coolpix S6300

              Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

              Travel zoom

              $100 - $198
              Zoom Slightly more zoom
              Lowest price Cheaper
              Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
              Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX9
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

              Travel zoom

              $248
              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 Cybershot DSC-WX7

              Sony Cybershot WX7

              Compact

              $223
              HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
              Screen size Smaller screen
              Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cybershot WX9
              Olympus VH-510

              Olympus VH-510

              Travel zoom
              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 Cybershot DSC-WX30

              Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

              Ultra compact
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Size Smaller
              Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX30 vs the Cybershot WX9

              appearance

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

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