Nikon D6 vs Sony WX30

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon D6 and Sony WX30, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D6 was manufactured 8 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D6 grades vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D6 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D6 features physical measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D6 compared to the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and WX30 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D6 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D6 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer D6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.