Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 3 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9900 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S9900 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and SZ-31MR iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S9900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.