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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2015
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and 1 J3 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 14 months after the 1 J3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the 1 J3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm S9900w 1 J3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2013More modern by 14 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 1 J3 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm S9900w 1 J3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outside 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 Nikon 1 J3 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the 1 J3.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and 1 J3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and 1 J3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9900w featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm S9900w will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
70
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
58
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon 1 J3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon 1 J3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-11-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60 secs
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 420
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $719 $170