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Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was launched about the same time to the S9900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S7000 scores versus the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S9900

 S7000 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S7000

 S9900 S7000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Nikon S9900

 S7000 S9900 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has dimensions 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S7000 versus the S9900.

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and S9900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and S9900.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography information
Nikon S9900 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (165g)
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (165 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
77
lighter than competition (289g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (165g)
73
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.2 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $300