Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S30 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was brought out 4 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S30 grades versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 provides external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S30 against the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and WX500.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony WX500 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.