Nikon S100 vs Sony HX99

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S100 vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the S100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor size.

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The S100 was manufactured 8 years before the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S100 grades vs the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 versus the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and HX99.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.