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Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled very close to the Fujifilm S9900w so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S9900w 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9800 versus Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm S9900w is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm S9900w.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
57
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm S9800Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $719