Nikon S30 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S30 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S30 (1/3") and WX5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was announced 20 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S30 matches up versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S30 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S30 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S30 vs the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and WX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony WX5 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.