Nikon S9500 vs Sony W290

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S9500 vs Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S9500 scores vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9500 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S9500 against the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and W290.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S9500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.