Nikon S9500 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S9500 and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 7 months prior to the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S9500 matches up against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9500 and Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S9500 compared to the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and QX10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S9500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.