Nikon S32 vs Sony WX70

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S32 vs Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S32 (1/3") and WX70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S32 was brought out 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S32 matches up vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S32 vs the WX70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony WX70 will give you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S32 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.