Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX350

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6100 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6100 matches up versus the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6100 and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6100 compared to the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.