Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX30

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S6000 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6000 grades versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6000 compared to the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX30 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.