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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 3 years later than the S9900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1000 matches up versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S9900

 A1000 S9900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2015Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon A1000

 S9900 A1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9900

 A1000 S9900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 offers external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 and the S9900.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and S9900 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and S9900.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Nikon S9900 Street photography features
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
72
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic socket
73
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $477 $300