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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9900 was announced 14 months after the WB2200F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9900 matches up vs the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung WB2200F

 S9900 WB2200F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon S9900

 WB2200F S9900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB2200F

 S9900 WB2200F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S9900 vs the WB2200F.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WB2200F.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S9900 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography information
Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
73
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no microphone socket
25
decently wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (708g)
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $599