Nikon S6300 vs Sony HX5

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6300 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The S6300 was unveiled 20 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6300 scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6300 and the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and HX5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S6300 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S6300 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.