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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 23 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the Fujifilm S9800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm F900EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR uses the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 260 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $299