Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S930

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S1000pj and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 7 months after the S930 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1000pj grades versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj and the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S930.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S1000pj to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S1000pj should have an advantage in sensor innovation.