Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9900

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 3 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the S9900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and S9900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.