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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 24 months prior to the S9900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S4800 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm S4800

 S9900 Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S4800 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4800 vs 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 depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the S9900.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and S9900 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and S9900.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography details
Nikon S9900 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging features
Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $300