Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S9900 and Sony TX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S9900 has external dimensions of 112 x 66 x 40 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX30 has external dimensions of and weighs 141 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S9900 and the Sony TX30. Sony TX30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 25mm thinner than Nikon S9900.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Sony TX30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9900 and Sony TX30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony TX30 is significantly lighter (148g ) than the Nikon S9900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TX30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the S9900.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX30's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S9900's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Nikon S9900 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Sony TX30 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S9900.