Nikon S31 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S31 versus Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was introduced 24 months after the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S31 grades versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 and the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony WX30 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S31 provides an edge in sensor technology.