Nikon S100 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S100 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 6 months before the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S100 matches up vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 and the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.