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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and S9900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was brought out 5 years before the S9900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F80EXR scores versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Nikon S9900

 F80EXR S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 S9900 F80EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2010Newer by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon S9900

 F80EXR S9900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the F80EXR and the S9900.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and S9900 is 92 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and S9900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9900 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (210 grams)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
59
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (210 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than others (289g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (210 grams)
73
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Nikon Coolpix S9900
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $300