Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S9900
SX210 IS | S9900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX210 IS
S9900 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 56 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 SX210 IS and Nikon S9900
SX210 IS | S9900 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S9900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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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 |