Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon S9900
Fujifilm SL1000 | S9900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm SL1000
S9900 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S9900
Fujifilm SL1000 | S9900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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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 |