Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Nikon Coolpix S9300

79

vs
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

69
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9300

Zoom
 Great zoom
18x
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Size
 Really small
Super compact 95x56x22 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Thickness
 Thin
0.9"
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon S9300
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Zoom Significantly more zoom 18x vs 10x
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 More than 3x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/1600s
Help
 2.5x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper $297.66 vs $349.90
Help
 The best price we've seen is $52 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Nikon Coolpix S9300 Learn more about
the Nikon S9300

Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX150
Size Much smaller 95x56x22 mm vs 109x62x31 mm
Help
 More than 40% smaller
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
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-WX150's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Weight Significantly lighter 133 g vs 215 g
Help
 Around 40% lighter
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.9" vs 1.2"
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 Around 30% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6.9 fps
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 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Battery life Longer battery life 240 shots vs 200 shots
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 20% more shots per battery charge
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-WX150
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
79 vs 69
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S9300.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
S9300:1080p @ 30fps
DSC-WX150:1080p @ 60fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
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
Lowest price Very expensive Help
S9300:$297.66
DSC-WX150:$349.90
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$99 - $190
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$200 - $229
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$166 - $197
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$169 - $199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$297 - $327
Zoom Significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix S9300
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Nikon Coolpix S9200

Travel zoom

$149
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S9300
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$219 - $678
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Zoom More zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$175
Aperture Wider aperture
Macro focus Better macro capability
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S9300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204
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 Cybershot DSC-WX200

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Travel zoom

$282 - $335
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
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 Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$278 - $298
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

appearance

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Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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