Nikon Coolpix P520 with Nikon Coolpix S9900 Overview
Let's compare Coolpix S9900 with Coolpix P520. Both cameras produced
Nikon.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Nikon S9900 was released in 2015, and Nikon P520 in 2013.
Coolpix S9900 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix P520 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S9900 is greater than that of Coolpix P520. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix S9900), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon S9900, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Coolpix P520 has electronic viewfinder, and the Coolpix S9900 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S9900 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon Coolpix S9900 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix S9900 |
Coolpix P520 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Nikon
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| Model |
Coolpix S9900 |
Coolpix P520 |
| Announced |
February, 2015 |
January, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
7.0 fps |
7.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
6.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
none |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
300 shots |
200 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL19 |
EN-EL5 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
289 g |
550 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
112 x 66 x 40 mm |
125 x 84 x 102 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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