Nikon S9500 vs Sony W730

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S9500 and Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled at a similar time to the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9500 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 features outer 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) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S9500 and the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.