FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 6 years prior to the S9900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 matches up versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 versus the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.