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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S9900
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 5 years before the S9900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS grades against the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S9900

 SX210 IS S9900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S9900 SX210 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2010More recent by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S9900

 SX210 IS S9900 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS against the S9900.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and S9900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
73
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $226 $300