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Canon N vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S9900

 N S9900 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon N

 S9900 N 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S9900

 N S9900 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon N vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Nikon S9900
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Nikon S9900 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
72
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone support
73
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no external microphone support
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Canon N vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix S9900
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