Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX200V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9500 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 9 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S9500 matches up against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9500 against the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S9500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.