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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was brought out 6 years prior to the S9900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JV100 matches up versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S9900

 JV100 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S9900 JV100 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S9900

 JV100 S9900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 features outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 against the S9900.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and S9900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than competition (289g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
73
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Alternate name FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $300