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Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was revealed 6 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9100 matches up versus the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony HX350

 S9100 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon S9100

 HX350 S9100 
LaunchedDecember 2016July 2011Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony HX350

 S9100 HX350 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 provides exterior 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S9100 vs the HX350.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S9100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
33
manual focus
offers face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Sony HX350
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Sony HX350
61
lighter than others (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (652g)
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 -