Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9900

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was introduced 13 months prior to the S9900 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 features external dimensions 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 specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 versus the S9900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and S9900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.