Canon PowerShot G7 X vs Nikon Coolpix S9900

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G7 X and the Nikon Coolpix S9900, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G7 X was introduced in September 2014 and Nikon Coolpix S9900 was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X over Nikon Coolpix S9900.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S9900 over Canon PowerShot G7 X.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G7 X and Nikon Coolpix S9900 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Canon PowerShot G7 X has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix S9900 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot G7 X also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Canon PowerShot G7 X features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800. Nikon Coolpix S9900 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Canon PowerShot G7 X has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon PowerShot G7 X is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S9900 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Nikon Coolpix S9900

Nikon Coolpix S9900 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Nikon Coolpix S9900) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot G7 X has a Micro HDMI and Nikon Coolpix S9900 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G7 X comes with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 210 shots and Nikon Coolpix S9900 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot G7 X has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) card slot. Nikon Coolpix S9900 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G7 X, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S9900. Canon PowerShot G7 X can shoot continuously up to 6.5 fps. Nikon Coolpix S9900 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot G7 X and 6.00 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix S9900..

Canon PowerShot G7 X body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57") and Nikon Coolpix S9900 body has dimensions of 112 x 66 x 40 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.57"). Canon PowerShot G7 X weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S9900 weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz).

Canon PowerShot G7 X

Nikon Coolpix S9900

103 mm

60 mm

112 mm

66 mm

60 mm

66 mm