Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm S9900w. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm S9900w in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the Fujifilm S9900w.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S9900w is 90 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.