Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6300 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 12 months before the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S6300 grades versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 provides external dimensions 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 compared to the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and WX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S6300 will be behind in sensor innovation.