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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the S9900 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Nikon S9900

		

		

			
 SX520 HS S9900 
Manually focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX520 HS

		

		

			
 S9900 SX520 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S9900

		

		

			
 SX520 HS S9900 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2015Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS and the S9900.
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and S9900 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and S9900.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
37
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Street photography features
Nikon S9900 Street photography features
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
68
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (289g)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
45
 incredible zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
53
 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S9900 Travel photography advice
55
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1008mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
77
 lighter than competitors (289 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
45
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
73
 quite wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (289g)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 441g (0.97 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $300