Nikon S6200 vs Sony W730

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 16 months before the W730 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6200 scores vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 compared to the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and W730.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.