Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX9V

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 23 months before the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1000pj matches up versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and HX9V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.