Nikon S31 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S31 versus Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WX300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was announced 5 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S31 grades vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 has got exterior 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S31 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S31 and the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and WX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony WX300 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.