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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and S9900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 3 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9900 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S9900 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9900 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical 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 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).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the S9900.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9900 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9900.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
53
great battery pack (600 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (289 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 600 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $300