Nikon S6300 vs Sony W650

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced very close to the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6300 scores versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6300 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 compared to the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and W650.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.