Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S9500 and Sony WX70, 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 WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched 13 months after the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S9500 matches up against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S9500 versus the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WX70.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S9500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.