• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 585.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L810 advantages over Nikon S9900

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos

Nikon S9900 advantages over Nikon L810

  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    750 mm vs 585 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 83 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    289g vs 430g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 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
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-620UZ

Nikon L810
Olympus SP-620UZ
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-620UZ

Nikon S9900
Olympus SP-620UZ
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-620UZ

Compared to Nikon L820

Nikon L810
Nikon L820
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820

Nikon S9900
Nikon L820
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Nikon L820

Compared to Sony HX50V

Nikon L810
Sony HX50V
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L810 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 Samsung WB100

Nikon L810
Samsung WB100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB100

Nikon S9900
Samsung WB100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB100

Compared to Sony HX80

Nikon L810
Sony HX80
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L810 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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