Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9900

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 13 months later than the S9900 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the B500 matches up versus the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 has external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the B500 versus the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and S9900 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and S9900.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger B500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.