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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T500 versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S9900w making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has 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).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9900w is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (670g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Fujifilm S9900w
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $719