Canon N vs Nikon S9900
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Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon N vs Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe N was announced 3 years before the S9900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the N matches up against the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S9900
N | S9900 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon N
S9900 | N | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S9900
N | S9900 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N features physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check the Canon N vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the N vs the S9900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S9900.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged N will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 200 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $300 |