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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm SL240 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm SL240

 S9900 Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm SL240 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
38
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Nikon S9900
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (510g)
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9900 Travel photography advice
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
73
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $300