• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony HX10V advantages over Nikon S5300

  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S5300 advantages over Sony HX10V

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 234g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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 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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony HX10V
Sony DSC-HX9V
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony HX10V vs Sony DSC-HX9V

Nikon S5300
Sony DSC-HX9V
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Sony DSC-HX9V

Compared to Sony HX20V

Sony HX10V
Sony HX20V
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Sony HX10V vs Sony HX20V

Nikon S5300
Sony HX20V
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Sony HX30V

Sony HX10V
Sony HX30V
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V

Nikon S5300
Sony HX30V
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Sony HX30V

Compared to Nikon S5200

Sony HX10V
Nikon S5200
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX10V vs Nikon S5200

Nikon S5300
Nikon S5200
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S5200

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Sony HX10V
Canon 340 HS
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX10V vs Canon 340 HS

Nikon S5300
Canon 340 HS
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon 340 HS

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