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Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the S9900 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S9900 was revealed 8 years after the SD14 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S9900 grades against the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sigma SD14

 S9900 SD14 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2006More modern by 102 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k150kCrisper screen (+771k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon S9900

 SD14 S9900 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sigma SD14

 S9900 SD14 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9900 vs the SD14.

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and SD14 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and SD14.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S9900 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S9900 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S9900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
77
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
42
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing mic support
9
no video
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Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-10 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $198