Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX350

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6500 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6500 scores versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S6500 against the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and WX350.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older S6500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.