Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S9900

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 17 months earlier than the S9900 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX170 IS grades versus the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and S9900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and S9900.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.