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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the S9900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S9900

 SX200 IS S9900 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S9900 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2009More recent by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S9900

 SX200 IS S9900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the S9900.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S9900.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
77
lighter than others (289 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $300