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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S810c versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was revealed 10 months before the S9900 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S810c scores against the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S9900

 S810c S9900 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S810c

 S9900 S810c 
RevealedFebruary 2015April 2014Newer by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9900

 S810c S9900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has got outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Nikon S810c versus Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S810c compared to the S9900.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and S9900.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S810c will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (270 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
73
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S810cNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-04-10 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $300