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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S9900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced 24 months before the S9900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm F900EXR S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S9900 Fujifilm F900EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm F900EXR S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the S9900.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S9900.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
44
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Nikon S9900 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor size is very small (1/2")
low battery power (260 shots)
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography information
Nikon S9900 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
low battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon S9900 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
73
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $300