Nikon S9900 vs Sony S950

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S9900 vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 6 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S9900 scores vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9900 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S9900 against the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and S950 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S9900 provides an edge in sensor technology.