Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9900

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 4 years earlier than the S9900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3300 grades vs the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3300 against the S9900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S9900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.