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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Nikon Coolpix S9900 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S9900 ×
Nikon Coolpix S9700 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S9900Nikon Coolpix S9700
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberS9900S9700
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112110
Width (mm)4035
Height (mm)6664
Weight (g)289232
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon A900-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)76.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)MOV (video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED elements)Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 750.0025.00 - 750.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 135.005.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)3030
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.270.16 - 0.27
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AFContrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / OLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using PASM modesAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 81/4000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, center-weighted, spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night LandscapeBacklighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m (5 ft. to 11 ft.)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m (5 ft. to 11 ft.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)473329
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps++
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • built-in gps
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)76.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)55
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300300
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black only.Available in black or red.



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