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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A2200 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2200 scores vs the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S9900

 A2200 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon A2200

 S9900 A2200 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S9900

 A2200 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has got external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2200 compared to the S9900.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S9900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Nikon S9900 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
73
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $300