Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-100

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 13 months later than the SP-100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9900 grades vs the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9900 against the SP-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and SP-100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S9900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.