Nikon S9300 vs Sony H70

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S9300 versus Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 19 months later than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9300 grades against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 against the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and H70.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S9300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.