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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 6 years before the S9900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1000pj grades vs the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S9900

 S1000pj S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S9900 S1000pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9900

 S1000pj S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj versus the S9900.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S9900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and S9900.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
Nikon S9900 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than competition (289g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $289 $300