Nikon S630 vs Sony WX5

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S630 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S630 matches up vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S630 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 compared to the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.