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Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S9900 versus Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 3 years after the W650 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9900 matches up versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony W650

 S9900 W650 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S9900

 W650 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony W650

 S9900 W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 and the W650.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and W650.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9900 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Sony W650
77
lighter than average in class (289g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
73
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no external mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $140