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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 6 years before the S9900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD grades vs the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon S9900

 S2800HD S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S9900 S2800HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9900

 S2800HD S9900 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD versus the S9900.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and S9900 is 75 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and S9900.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Nikon S9900 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than average (289g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix S9900
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 437 gr (0.96 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $300