Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9900

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out 24 months prior to the S9900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P520 scores vs the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 features outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P520 vs the S9900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and S9900 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and S9900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P520 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.