Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX300 and Nikon S9300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX300 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 623 g (including batteries). Nikon S9300 has external dimensions of 109 x 62 x 31 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.22″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and the Nikon S9300. Nikon S9300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 72mm thinner than Sony HX300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and Nikon S9300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX300 and Nikon S9300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S9300 is significantly lighter (408g ) than the Sony HX300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 nor Nikon Coolpix S9300 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX300 and Nikon S9300's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX300 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon S9300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX300.