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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 3 years before the S9900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm SL1000 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S9900 Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm SL1000 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the S9900.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and S9900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
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better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (659g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others (289 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $300