Nikon S32 vs Sony WX50

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S32 and Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S32 (1/3") and WX50 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was announced 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S32 grades against the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S32 vs the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and WX50.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony WX50 will deliver more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S32 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.