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Nikon Coolpix S9900

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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Physical controls are relatively simple for an SLR
  • Colours are rich and vibrant
  • Dual Pixel also improves live view autofocus performance

Cons

  • Noise is still quite low at ISO800
  • medium-format bodies are extremely expensive
  • poorer battery life and worse image quality once

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.7
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix S9900 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S9900

Pros

  • Physical controls are relatively simple for an SLR
  • Colours are rich and vibrant
  • Dual Pixel also improves live view autofocus performance
  • Small and light yet capable of truly incredible image quality
  • terrific camera with plenty to please both stills and video shooters
  • the digital camera market has matured beautifully
  • the controls are quick and intuitive
  • superb image quality
  • portability and outstanding battery life
  • advantages to wildlife and sport photographers
  • number of manual modes and good image quality

Cons

  • Noise is still quite low at ISO800
  • medium-format bodies are extremely expensive
  • poorer battery life and worse image quality once
  • micro-USB
  • Live view is unavailable in continuous drive mode
  • anything moving in or around the camera will be picked up
  • the app can feel quite limited
  • been Saved as Web - Quality 50 in Photoshop
  • The speed of the card will affect the write speed
  • compact flash card)
  • images are soft at the default sharpening setting

Nikon Coolpix S9900 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S9900 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom30.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.7
Maximum aperture3.7
Focal length equiv25 - 750
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramno
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6
Flash modesAuto
External flashno
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight10.19 oz
Width4.41 in
Height2.17 in
Depth1.56 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery recharge time2.3 h
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Electronic compassyes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Image editing modesCrop
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view98.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage473.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.5
Based on 14 reviews
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon S9900 Review
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Published: 09.02.2015
Nikon S9900 Review

Nikon's S9900 long-zoom compact still manages a 30x zoom in a small package, but what's new? Find out in our Nikon S9900 review!

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review: Made for Travel
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Tom's Guide
Published: 13.07.2016
Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review: Made for Travel
4.5

Get the Coolpix S9900 if you want to capture everything — both near and far — on your next vacation or road trip.

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 24.03.2015
Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Coolpix S9900 is Nikon's new flagship travel-zoom compact camera for 2015. Featuring a 30x zoom lens with a focal range of 25-750mm, the Coolpix S9900 has a 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch vari-angle screen, 7.5fps burst shooting and boasts GPS tracking and both wi-fi and NFC connectivity. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S9900 review now...

Nikon Coolpix S9900 2015 Roundup: Long Zoom Compacts
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DPReview
Published: 05.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Long Zoom Compacts

The Long Zoom Compact category is probably the most diverse of any in our 2015 roundups. Within it are three separate sub-classes of camera, all of which offer 8x optical zoom or greater (up to a whopping 83x). Find out which we recommend. Read more

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon S9900 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 10.02.2015
Nikon S9900 Review | Camera Decision
2.4

Nikon S9900 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3' sized CMOS sensor and 25-750 mm F3.7-6.4 lens. Read our S9900 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 22.08.2020
Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Nikon Coolpix S9900 ReviewPerformanceDesignValueNikon Coolpix S9900 Review Wrap Up Reader Rating2 Votes7.89.1Expert RatingIf you’re on the market for a video-centric camera, one with 1080p video quality and work in a vlogging environment, one of the best vlogging cameras under 300 is the Nikon Coolpix S9900. Featuring 1080p FHD video means you’ll have the best standard of quality. And your shot will always be in frame with its vari-angle display. And, if you need […]

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 05.11.2015
Nikon Coolpix S9900: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review - Steve's Digicams

Preview posted 02/09/2015 by Michael Palmer Review posted 11/16/2015 by Josh FateQuick TakeProsBoth Auto and Program modes provide pleasing results30x optical zoom lens is incredibly versatile and ready for any situationDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record Full 1080p HD video3.0-inch

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Best camera 2020: Find your perfect camera
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Published: 05.06.2015
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Not sure which camera to buy? We help you pick the right one, at the right price, and explain you everything you need to know

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900: Retro style 30x superzoom (hands-on)
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Published: 11.02.2015
Nikon Coolpix S9900: Retro style 30x superzoom (hands-on)

The Nikon Coolpix S9900 supplants the S9700 and brings with it a new design, adding some retro feel to this superzoom camera.It has grown slightly over

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon S9900 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 31.03.2015
Nikon S9900 review
5.0

Image quality is good rather than great, but the Nikon S9900 is packed with great features and the price is right.

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon COOLPIX S9900 review | Cameralabs
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Published: 21.07.2015
Nikon COOLPIX S9900 review | Cameralabs
0.0
Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon S9900 review
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TechRadar
Published: 31.03.2015
Nikon S9900 review
3.5

It's small on the outside but the S9900 packs a powerful 30x zoom lens

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review
4.0

Reviewed: the Nikon Coolpix S9900 - the travel zoom camera with a 30x optical zoom lens, built in Wi-Fi, GPS and a tilting screen.