Nikon S630 vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S630 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 4 years before the WX150 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S630 matches up vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 and the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and WX150.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.