Nikon S9900 vs Sony G3

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S9900 versus Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 6 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9900 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S9900 compared to the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S9900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.