Canon 350 HS vs Nikon S9900

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Canon 350 HS vs Nikon S9900

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 350 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 360 HS
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Succeeded by the Nikon A900
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Differences

Canon 350 HS advantages over Nikon S9900

Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
22 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
147g vs 289g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S9900 advantages over Canon 350 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
More telephoto lens reach
750 mm vs 300 mm
Capture objects farther away
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 185 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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 2.6 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

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 350 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.
See our Nikon S9900 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Sony HX50V

Canon 350 HS

Sony HX50V

$209
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$368
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 350 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 340 HS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 340 HS

$209
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

$199
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Nikon S9900

Canon 340 HS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Canon 340 HS

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 170 IS

$209
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$371
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Nikon S9900

Canon 170 IS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$371
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

$209
1/2.3 inch

$284
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 360 HS

Nikon S9900

Canon 360 HS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$284
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Thinner

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Canon 360 HS

Compared to Sony HX80

Canon 350 HS

Sony HX80

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

$368
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 350 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

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