Nikon A vs Nikon S9900

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon A vs Nikon S9900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty close but the A (APS-C) and S9900 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A was launched 20 months prior to the S9900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A grades versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A against the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A and S9900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A and S9900.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older A will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.