FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9900

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured 5 years before the S9900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3200 grades versus the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3200 and the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and S9900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and S9900.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.