Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S5100 matches up against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S5100 vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and WX300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.