Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900
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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S9900
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S9300
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Announced | February 2015 | July 2012 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Nikon S9900
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The 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).
Check out the Nikon S9300 versus Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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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 |