Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Sony WX300 has external dimensions of 96 x 55 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.16 x 0.98″) and weighs 166 g (0.37 lb / 5.86 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300. Sony WX300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Nikon S6100.
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Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony WX300 is 9g lighter than the Nikon S6100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon S6100 and Sony WX300's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.