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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the S9900 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S9900 was unveiled 4 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S9900 scores versus the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony HX99

 S9900 HX99 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon S9900

 HX99 S9900 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2015Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX99

 S9900 HX99 
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 and the HX99.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S9900 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S9900 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Sony HX99
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Sony HX99
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
76
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00")
image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Sony HX99
73
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no external mic jack
76
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 242 grams (0.53 lb)
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 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $469