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Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8200 versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S9900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S8200 matches up versus the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S9900

 S8200 S9900 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution961k921kClearer screen (+40k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S8200

 S9900 S8200 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Nikon S9900

 S8200 S9900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 against the S9900.

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and S9900.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
Nikon S9900 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
73
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 961 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 213g (0.47 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $300