Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4300 scores vs the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 has outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4300 compared to the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and WX500.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S4300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.