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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon P300 and Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 4 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P300 matches up vs the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S9900

 P300 S9900 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon P300

 S9900 P300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015May 2011More modern by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S9900

 P300 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P300 vs the S9900.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and S9900 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and S9900.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9900 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
28
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Nikon S9900
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography features
Nikon S9900 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Nikon S9900 Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (289g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
73
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-31 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $300