Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm X-S1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 3 years after the Fujifilm X-S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w & Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9900w because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S9900w will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.