Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3300 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched around the same time to the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3300 grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

See the Nikon S3300 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 versus the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and WX150.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.