Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S9900

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon P7000 versus Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and S9900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7000 matches up versus the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Nikon P7000 versus Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P7000 versus the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and S9900 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and S9900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S9900 will offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.