Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX150 IS was launched 3 years before the S9900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S9900
| SX150 IS | S9900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX150 IS
| S9900 | SX150 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | May 2012 | Newer by 33 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S9900
| SX150 IS | S9900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS versus the S9900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S9900 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and S9900.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-05-14 | 2015-02-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 130 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $249 | $300 |
