Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S9900 versus Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 3 years after the W650 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9900 matches up versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 and the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and W650.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9900 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.