Nikon S9100 vs Sony WX150

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S9100 and Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 7 months prior to the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9100 grades versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Nikon S9100 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S9100 against the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.