Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S9900 was revealed 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9900 matches up against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony HX9V
S9900 | HX9V | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon S9900
HX9V | S9900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX9V
S9900 | HX9V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S9900 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S9900 vs the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and HX9V.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S9900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
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) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $328 |