Nikon S640 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S640 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was launched 23 months prior to the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S640 scores vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 provides outside measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S640 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S640 against the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX9V to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.