Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6300

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S32 versus Nikon S6300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S32 (1/3") and S6300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was launched 2 years after the S6300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S32 scores versus the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 has external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S32 versus Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S32 compared to the S6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and S6300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and S6300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S6300 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S32 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.