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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 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
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 13 months prior to the B500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S9900w B500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 B500 Fujifilm S9900w 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2015More modern by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S9900w B500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon B500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the B500.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and B500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Nikon B500
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography highlights
Nikon B500 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
better than average battery life (600 shots)
has bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography factors
Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670g)
27
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
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) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 541 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 600 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $719 $300