Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9900

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and S9900 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the S9900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features physical measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S9900 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S9900.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.