Nikon S9900 vs Sony W730

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S9900 vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was brought out 2 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9900 matches up vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Nikon S9900 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 vs the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S9900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.