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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 3 years before the S9900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9300 grades against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S9900

 S9300 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S9300

 S9900 S9300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2012Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Nikon S9900

 S9300 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9300 compared to the S9900.

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S9300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
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lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
73
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-16 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.9 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $300