Nikon S6300 vs Sony W800

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6300 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 24 months before the W800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6300 grades versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6300 versus the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and W800.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.