Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VH-410

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S9900 and Olympus VH-410, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 2 years after the VH-410 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9900 grades vs the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9900 and Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S9900 against the VH-410.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and VH-410 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and VH-410.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S9900 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.