Nikon Coolpix
S9300
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
WX50

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

65

  
Nikon Coolpix S9300

43

  

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 S9300

Zoom
 Great zoom
18x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S9300
Zoom Much more zoom 18x vs 5x
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 Around 13x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Macro focus Better macro capability 4 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 20% closer to the lens
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/1600s
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 2.5x faster max shutter speed
Nikon Coolpix S9300 Learn more about
the Nikon S9300

Advantages of the Sony WX50
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the WX50's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Size Much smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 109x62x31 mm
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 2.3x smaller
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
Weight Much lighter 117 g vs 215 g
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 Around 50% lighter
Thickness Much thinner 0.7" vs 1.2"
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 Around 40% 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
Lowest price Cheaper $99.72 vs $203.67
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 The best price we've seen is $104 cheaper (2x less)
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the Sony WX50
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
43 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
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
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
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$238 - $269
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Travel zoom

$157 - $203
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$197
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$310 - $349
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Samsung WB150F

Samsung WB150F

Travel zoom

$149
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the WB150F vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the WB150F vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$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

$123
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S9300
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$211
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Zoom More zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299 - $325
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Zoom More zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S9400

Nikon Coolpix S9400

Travel zoom

$312 - $327
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Coolpix S9400 vs the Coolpix S9300

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-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 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
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $199
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS 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

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Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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