Nikon S5100 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S5100 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was announced 11 months earlier than the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S5100 grades versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.