Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9900

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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9900

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX530 HS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S9900 Review.

Succeeded by the Canon SX540 HS
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Succeeded by the Nikon A900
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Differences

Canon SX530 HS advantages over Nikon S9900

More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 750 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S9900 advantages over Canon SX530 HS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
289g vs 442g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
230k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 1.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX530 HS.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon S9900, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-820UZ

Canon SX530 HS

Olympus SP-820UZ

$479
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$299
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 60p video
Bulb shutter

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon S9900

Olympus SP-820UZ

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$299
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Compared to Sony HX50V

Canon SX530 HS

Sony HX50V

$479
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$368
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX50V

Nikon S9900

Sony HX50V

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$368
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX50V

Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS

$479
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$345
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Nikon S9900

Canon SX520 HS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$345
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Canon SX520 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX540 HS

$479
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$364
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

Nikon S9900

Canon SX540 HS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$364
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Canon SX540 HS

Compared to Sony HX80

Canon SX530 HS

Sony HX80

$479
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$368
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX80

Nikon S9900

Sony HX80

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in GPS

$368
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX80

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