Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX300
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX300 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
- Succeeded the Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- New Model is Sony HX400V
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S9900 was manufactured 24 months after the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S9900 scores against the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony HX300
| S9900 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Nikon S9900
| HX300 | S9900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX300
| S9900 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9900 and the HX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and HX300 is 88 and 63 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and HX300.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S9900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2013-02-20 |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 623 grams (1.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $300 | $339 |
