Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9900

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 6 years earlier than the S9900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions 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 Z35 vs Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and S9900.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.