- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S9900 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony HX80 Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon A900
S9900 vs A900 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | S9900 | HX80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $349.95 | $350.00 |
Street Price: | $280.00 | $368.00 |
Date Available: | 2015-03-15 | 2016-05-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
10.2 oz
(289 g)
includes batteries |
8.6 oz
(245 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (112 x 66 x 40 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 18.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3664 x 3664 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/15p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (15p/12.5p) 640x480 (120p/100p) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) | XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED elements) | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 750mm | 24 - 720mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 135mm | 4.1 - 123mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 30.00x | 30.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.7 (wide) / f/6.4 (tele) - ??; Electronically-controlled 3-blade iris diaphragm | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4 (T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF | Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 0.2-inch 638K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, approx. 0.5x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eye detector. | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 638,400 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.50x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (230,400 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | 80 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using PASM modes | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * Achieved by using Multi-Frame NR |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 8 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix, center-weighted, spot | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Time Lapse Movie, Special Effects | Scene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 shots seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 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.) | ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV (video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) | XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | 473.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | Built-in GPS, Micro (Type-D) HDMI | Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 390 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 360 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL12 | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ||
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black only. | Available in black. |