Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S9900 and Nikon P530 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S9900 has external dimensions of 112 x 66 x 40 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P530 has external dimensions of 123 x 84 x 98 mm (4.83 x 3.31 x 3.87″) and weighs 494 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S9900 and the Nikon P530. Nikon S9900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 18mm shorter and 58mm thinner than Nikon P530.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Nikon P530.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9900 and Nikon P530.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S9900 is significantly lighter (205g ) than the Nikon P530 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S9900 nor Nikon Coolpix P530 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon S9900 and Nikon P530's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon S9900 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Nikon P530's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S9900.