Nikon S100 vs Sony WX50

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S100 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 5 months earlier than the WX50 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S100 matches up against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S100 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 versus the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WX50.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.