Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L100

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 6 years after the L100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon L100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the L100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and L100 is 61 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and L100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.