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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S9900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 4 years before the S9900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm XP50 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S9900 Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm XP50 S9900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the S9900.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S9900.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Nikon S9900
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than competition (289g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
73
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $300