Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9900

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 3 years before the S9900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and S9900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.