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Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S9900 and Sony ZV-E10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the S9900 (1/2.3") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The S9900 was brought out 7 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S9900 matches up against the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Sony ZV-E10

 S9900 ZV-E10 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon S9900

 ZV-E10 S9900 
AnnouncedJuly 2021February 2015More recent by 78 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Sony ZV-E10

 S9900 ZV-E10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9900 and Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S9900 vs the ZV-E10.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S9900 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S9900 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography information
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
77
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
88
great battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging info
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing mic jack
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon S9900 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Sony ZV-E10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2021-07-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 150
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $699