Nikon S810c vs Sony HX9V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S810c and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was revealed 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S810c matches up vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c provides external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S810c and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S810c and the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S810c will have an advantage in sensor technology.