Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon S9700
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S3500 was introduced 23 months before the S9900 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3500 scores versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S9900
S3500 | S9900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S3500
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2013 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S9900
S3500 | S9900 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S3500 compared to the S9900.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and S9900.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-02-21 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 289g (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $85 | $300 |