Nikon S6300 vs Sony WX5

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 20 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6300 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6300 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6300 compared to the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and WX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.