Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX150

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 12 months after the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9500 matches up against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 features 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S9500 versus the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and WX150.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S9500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.