Nikon S9300 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S9300 was introduced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9300 scores versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and HX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S9300 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S9300 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S9300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.