Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX99

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S1000pj (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1000pj was launched 10 years before the HX99 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1000pj scores versus the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj offers physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj versus the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and HX99.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1000pj due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.