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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 7 years prior to the S9900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S1500 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S9900 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S1500 S9900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the S9900.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and S9900 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and S9900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Nikon S9900 Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
long reach (396mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
73
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $300