Nikon S100 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S100 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S100 matches up versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S100 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 vs the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.