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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 3 years before the S9900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm T500 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm T500

 S9900 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm T500 S9900 
Manual focus No manual focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has outer 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) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the S9900.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and S9900.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Nikon S9900 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
73
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $300