Nikon S630 vs Sony WX500

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S630 and Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 7 years before the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S630 grades against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S630 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S630 compared to the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and WX500.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.