Nikon S620 vs Nikon S9100

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S9100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S620 matches up against the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S620 and the S9100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and S9100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.