Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6300

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S31 and Nikon S6300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S6300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S31 was brought out 17 months after the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S31 grades vs the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S31 and Nikon S6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S31 against the S6300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and S6300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and S6300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S6300 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger S31 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.