Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon S9700
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sigma SD14
S9900 | SD14 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | September 2006 | More modern by 102 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 150k | Crisper screen (+771k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon S9900
SD14 | S9900 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sigma SD14
S9900 | SD14 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and SD14 is 88 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9900 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |