Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L610

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 2 years after the L610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the L610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and L610 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and L610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.