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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 13 months before the S9900 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5300 scores versus the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S9900

 S5300 S9900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S5300

 S9900 S5300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S9900

 S5300 S9900 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S5300 and the S9900.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S9900.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S5300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography advice
Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (138g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (138 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
35
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (138g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
73
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 289 grams (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 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 180 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $300