Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX100V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was unveiled 3 years after the HX100V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S9900 grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 versus the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S9900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.