• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S9300 advantages over Sony W730

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    450 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Sony W730 advantages over Nikon S9300

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Less expensive
    $139 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 215g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ18

Nikon S9300
Pentax RZ18
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
Sony W730
Pentax RZ18
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compared to Fujifilm F660EXR

Nikon S9300
Fujifilm F660EXR
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $131
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Sony W730
Fujifilm F660EXR
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $131
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon S3300

Nikon S9300
Nikon S3300
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Sony W730
Nikon S3300
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon L610

Nikon S9300
Nikon L610
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Sony W730
Nikon L610
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony W830

Nikon S9300
Sony W830
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner
Sony W730
Sony W830
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
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