Nikon S9900 vs Sony W800
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014
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In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S9900 and Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S9900 was unveiled 13 months after the W800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S9900 grades against the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S9900 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony W800
| S9900 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S9900
| W800 | S9900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony W800
| S9900 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S9900 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9900 and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S9900 against the W800.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and W800.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S9900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
| 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 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $300 | $90 |