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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 23 months before the S9900 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S8400W S9900 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S9900 Fujifilm S8400W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2013More recent by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S8400W S9900 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the S9900.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and S9900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (670 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Nikon S9900 Travel photography advice
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
77
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Nikon S9900 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (670g)
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 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 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670g (1.48 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $300