Nikon S02 vs Sony WX9

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S02 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S02 (1/3") and WX9 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S02 was manufactured 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S02 grades against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S02 enjoys outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S02 against the WX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S02 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony WX9 will provide more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer S02 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.