Nikon S620 vs Nikon S9900

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S620 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 7 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S620 matches up versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 comes with external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Nikon S620 and Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S620 and the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and S9900.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.