Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S9100 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was released 9 months before the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9100 grades vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 features external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9100 compared to the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.