Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9900

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S9900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 4 years before the S9900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the S9900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9900 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9900.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.