Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Introduced July 2010
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P100 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the S9900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P100 grades versus the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon S9900
P100 | S9900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon P100
S9900 | P100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon S9900
P100 | S9900 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check the Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P100 vs the S9900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and S9900 is 68 and 88 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and S9900.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lbs) | 289 grams (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 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 | - | 300 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $300 |