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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 13 months earlier than the S9900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S8600 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm S8600

 S9900 Fujifilm S8600 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S8600 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the S9900.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and S9900 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
Nikon S9900 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
63
good battery life (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
77
lighter than competitors (289g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography information
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (410 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
73
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 photos 300 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $300