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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 13 months before the S9900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S9400W S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S9900 Fujifilm S9400W 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S9400W S9900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W provides external 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) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the S9900.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and S9900.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Nikon S9900 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Nikon S9900 Travel photography advice
54
great battery life (500 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
77
lighter than average (289 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography features
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Nikon S9900 Vlogging details
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
73
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $300