Nikon S32 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S32 and Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S32 (1/3") and HX90V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was launched 14 months before the HX90V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S32 matches up against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S32 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and HX90V.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony HX90V will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S32 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.