Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S9100 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S9100 scores vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 enjoys 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S9100 compared to the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.