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Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S9900 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 13 months later than the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9900 scores vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony WX350

 S9900 WX350 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S9900

 WX350 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony WX350

 S9900 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9900 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 and the WX350.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S9900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
73
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
missing microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $270