Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9100

78

"Full HD video"
trustedreviews.com | talking about the S9100's video-quality
"the S9100 is slickly styled like a high end enthusiasts' compact complete with top plate mode dial, sunken flash and stereo microphones."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the S9100's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Zoom
Great zoom
18x
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Battery life
Great battery life
270 shots
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

68

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

GPS
Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
10 fps
Longest exposure
Long exposures
30 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX5

GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Significantly smaller 102x58x29 mm vs 105x62x35 mm
Help
More than 20% smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
Less risk of blur
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
Help
Around 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 200 g vs 214 g
Help
Around 10% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 1s
Help
30x longer exposures
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-HX5

Advantages of the Nikon S9100

Zoom Much more zoom 18x vs 10x
Help
More than 3x more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
Help
More than 4x higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9 MP
Help
Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm
Help
Around 10% larger sensor
Macro focus Better macro capability 4 cm vs 5 cm
Help
Focus on subjects 20% closer to the lens
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
Help
20% faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $237.03 vs $251.00
Help
The best price we've seen is $14 cheaper (around 10% less)
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Learn more about
the Nikon S9100
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
68 vs 78
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S9100.

advice

Need help deciding?

Ask the community!

I am considering either the Sony DSC-HX5 or the Nikon S9100,
For example: Taking photos in low light or great family photos or ability to take great photos underwater

Select aspects that are most important to you: (max 3)

Popular tags:

Are you a camera expert? Share your knowledge!

0
votes
by MajorBitchslap last month
Panasonic DMC-TZ20 vs Nikon S9100

Hi guys! I own a Nikon D40 and I know how to handle it, so I'm not a beginner but not an expert. I...

One person recommends the Panasonic DMC-TZ20:

"Go for the Panasonic, their travel zoom line of cameras are very highly regarded, I've recommended..."

0
votes
by Jim-Allan this month
Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S9100

Bit of a beginner - have considered the Fujifilm F600EXR, the Nikon S9100, the Canon Powershot S...

0
votes
by Lisa-Lumpkin this month
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

I'm big on concerts and also go on a cruise every year.  A lot of the photos I take are at night...

0
votes
by Susan-Rosenthal last month
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

I am a beginner kind of and also need to take great night photos. If GPS is turned off, will th...

0
votes
by Misty-Smith last month
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

I am a beginer and am looking for a camera that takes very crisp clear pictures up close and at ...

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
DSC-HX5:10 fps
S9100:9.5 fps
Weight Heavy Help
DSC-HX5:200 g
S9100:214 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
DSC-HX5:1.1"
S9100:1.4"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
DSC-HX5:102x58x29 mm
S9100:105x62x35 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319

3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $324

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Travel zoom

$100

Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Has a much wider aperture
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$294 - $299

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-H70

Sony Cybershot H70

Travel zoom

$180

Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
GPS No built-in GPS
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v

Travel zoom

$321

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$361

True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Zoom More zoom
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$399

Zoom Much more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$300 - $327

GPS Has a GPS
3D Takes 3D photos
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Battery life Shorter battery life
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229

Aperture Wider aperture
Size Smaller
Zoom Significantly less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies

appearance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Nikon Coolpix S9100

discussion

Showing 0 comments