Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S9900 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S9900 grades vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides physical measurements 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Nikon S9900 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9900 vs the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and HX20V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S9900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.