Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX5

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S9100 versus Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S9100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S9100 was released 14 months later than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S9100 matches up versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9100 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S9100 against the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and HX5.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S9100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S9100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S9100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.