Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9900

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 13 months earlier than the S9900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the S9900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and S9900 is 60 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.