Nikon S9100 vs Sony W650

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S9100 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was released 5 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9100 grades versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 provides outside 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9100 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S9100 versus the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.