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 Olympus SH-3 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). Olympus SH-3 has external dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S9900 and the Olympus SH-3. Olympus SH-3 is 3mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Nikon S9900 but it is also 2mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Olympus SH-3.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9900 and Olympus SH-3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SH-3 is 18g lighter than the Nikon S9900 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S9900 nor Olympus Stylus SH-3 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
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon S9900 and Olympus SH-3'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. Olympus SH-3's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S9900.