Nikon S31 vs Sony HX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S31 versus Sony HX5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S31 (1/2.9") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was manufactured 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S31 scores versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S31 against the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S31 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The newer S31 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.