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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 7 years prior to the Fujifilm S9900w and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S9900w 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9900w in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9900w is 75 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $719