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 Sony HX50V and Nikon S9900 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX50V has external dimensions of 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX50V and the Nikon S9900. Sony HX50V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Nikon S9900.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX50V and Nikon S9900.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX50V and Nikon S9900.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX50V is 17g lighter than the Nikon S9900 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V nor Nikon Coolpix S9900 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX50V and Nikon S9900's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
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. Sony HX50V's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S9900.