Nikon S6500 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6500 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 18 months after the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6500 grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6500 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and HX9V.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S6500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.