Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX300

Lets look closer at the Nikon S9500 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced very close to the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9500 matches up versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9500 vs the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.