Nikon S9900 vs Sony H300
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony H300 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9900 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9900 was revealed 13 months after the H300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S9900 grades against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony H300
| S9900 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon S9900
| H300 | S9900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony H300
| S9900 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outside 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 Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 vs the H300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and H300.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H300 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S9900 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 590 grams (1.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 350 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $300 | $249 |