Nikon Coolpix S9900 Detailed Review

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The Coolpix S9900 was presented by Nikon in February 2015. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Nikon
Category Superzoom
Date 02/2015
Sensor Properties

In additional Coolpix S9900 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″).

Also Coolpix S9900’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

The Nikon does not support recording RAW images. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computeand involves one extra processing step but will almost always result in superior image quality.

Format Compact
Sensor area 6.17 x 4.55mm²
(0.24″ x 0.18″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 16.70 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 16.00 megapixel
Pixel size 1.79 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 7 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 25mm
Focal length (max) 750mm
Aperture (max) 3.7
Aperture (min) 6.4
Viewfinder Properties

The Coolpix S9900 does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight.

Shutter

The Coolpix S9900’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 8s.

The highest shutter speed of the Nikon is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.

Max. shutter speed 1/2000s
Min. shutter speed 8s
Sensitivity Properties

The Coolpix S9900’s sensitivity goes from 125 ISO und 6400 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 125 ISO
Max. sensitivity 6400 ISO
Exposure Modes

The Coolpix S9900 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The Coolpix S9900’s auto focus processor uses 99 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

The Nikon doesn’t support manual focussing. That can be an issue if the auto focus has problems with your subject or lighting.

Type Contrast Detection
AF points 99
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The Coolpix S9900 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Nikon.

Built-in
Range 6.00m
(20 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The Coolpix S9900 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The Coolpix S9900 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

Coolpix S9900 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 10800 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon Coolpix S9900 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 10800 pixel
…with frame rates 25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The Coolpix S9900 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Nikon Coolpix S9900 works with a EN-EL12 battery. The battery lifetime is a generous 300 shots. Usually enough for a full day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Coolpix S9900’s battery battery parameters:

Type EN-EL12
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 300 photos
Size

The Nikon Coolpix S9900’s dimensions are 112.0 x 66 x 39.5mm³. (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 298 grams (9.6 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Coolpix S9900:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Coolpix S9900 is not much bigger:

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