Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon S9900

Below, we are looking at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Nikon S9900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and S9900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V1 was introduced 4 years before the S9900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 V1 grades versus the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 features physical measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V1 and the S9900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and S9900 is 84 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and S9900.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S9900 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.