Nikon S100 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S100 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 11 months before the HX20V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S100 scores versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 versus the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and HX20V.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.