Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9900

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

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.

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

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.