Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 4 years before the S9900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and S9900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and S9900.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.