Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm S9900w making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9900w in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Fujifilm S9900w. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9900w is 61 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.