Nikon P500 vs Nikon S9900

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P500 versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was brought out 5 years prior to the S9900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P500 scores vs the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P500 offers outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P500 against the S9900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and S9900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and S9900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older P500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.