Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9900

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was manufactured 4 years after the S9900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P950 matches up against the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P950 vs the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and S9900 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and S9900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger P950 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.