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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S9900 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 2 months earlier than the HX90V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S9900 scores against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony HX90V

 S9900 HX90V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon S9900

 HX90V S9900 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX90V

 S9900 HX90V 
RevealedFebruary 2015April 2015Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 has got outside 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) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S9900 compared to the HX90V.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
Sony HX90V Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors (289g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
76
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
73
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no mic port
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $440