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Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A800 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A800 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S9900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A800 scores versus the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Nikon S9900

 A800 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon A800

 S9900 A800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A800 and Nikon S9900

 A800 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A800 and Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A800 vs the S9900.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and S9900.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
25
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography advice
Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
29
features tracking focus
better than average battery (300 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Nikon S9900 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than others in class (289g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography advice
26
better than average battery (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot A800Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $300