Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX300

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 18 months earlier than the WX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6200 matches up vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 and the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S6200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.