Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W80

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6300 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 2 years after the W80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6300 grades against the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6300 compared to the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and W80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S6300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.