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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon A900 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 13 months after the S9900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A900 scores against the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon S9900

 A900 S9900 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2015Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon A900

 S9900 A900 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon S9900

 A900 S9900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 versus the S9900.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S9900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and S9900.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
77
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography advice
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
73
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $300