Nikon S32 vs Sony WX150

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S32 versus Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the S32 (1/3") and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was revealed 24 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S32 matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S32 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S32 against the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and WX150.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony WX150 will produce greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S32 will have a benefit in sensor technology.