Nikon S6300 vs Sony S950

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S6300 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 2 years after the S950 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6300 grades versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6300 compared to the S950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and S950.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.