Nikon S5100 vs Sony HX20V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5100 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 23 months before the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5100 grades against the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S5100 vs the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and HX20V.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S5100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.