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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 12 months earlier than the S9900 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS scores against the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S9900

 SX700 HS S9900 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S9900 SX700 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9900

 SX700 HS S9900 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S9900.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S9900 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S9900.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX700 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S9900 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (269g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than average (289g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
73
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $300