Nikon S6300 vs Sony W730

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S6300 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 11 months prior to the W730 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6300 grades vs the W730 when it comes 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-W730. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6300 against the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and W730.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.