Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9900

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX30 IS grades against the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the S9900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and S9900 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and S9900.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.