Nikon S9500 vs Sony W370

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S9500 vs Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 3 years after the W370 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S9500 grades vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 comes with outside measurements 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9500 and the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and W370.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S9500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.