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SENSOR Effective pixels: 16 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4608 x 3456
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 17 megapixels
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 30×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Sensor size: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 80 - 12800
IMAGE White balance presets: 7
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 15 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (Hot-shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 922,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (tunnel)
OPTICS & FOCUS Manual focus: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
Summary
The Nikon Coolpix S9900 highest resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot G16 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Canon PowerShot G16 is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Nikon Coolpix S9900: 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras as big sensor lets the camera owner to produce pictures of the higher quality. The Canon PowerShot G16 offers a wider ISO range of 80-12800 than 100-6400 ISO range of the Nikon Coolpix S9900. Such ISO range allow the photographer to produce good quality pictures in low light situations. The Canon PowerShot G16 has more number of white balance presets - 7. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot G16 can save files in RAW format which allows you to correct the photo without a drastic reduction in quality, recover more blown highlights and clipped shadows. The Nikon Coolpix S9900 provides better 30x optical zoom. The Canon PowerShot G16 offers manual focus. It is a very useful specification that the camera owner will need for making photos through obstacles.
The Nikon Coolpix S9900 is equipped with swiveling LCD that will allow the camera owner to shoot high quality selfies. The Canon PowerShot G16 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 922,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Nikon Coolpix S9900 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G16 offers better minimum (15 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Canon PowerShot G16 supports external flash. It provides amazing control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in dim light and in bright light situations when you need to fill-flash. The Canon PowerShot G16 battery life is better in compare to the Nikon Coolpix S9900 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 360 shots with the PowerShot G16 and only 300 with the Coolpix S9900. The Nikon Coolpix S9900 weighs 289g which is 67g less in comparison with the weight of the Canon PowerShot G16. The Nikon Coolpix S9900 is produced with built-in GPS. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the photo metadata and find out exactly where an image was taken.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the PowerShot G16 is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon