Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S6100 was brought out 8 months after the HX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6100 grades vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S6100 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S6100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S6100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S6100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.