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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 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 P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 3 years after the P500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the P500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon P500

 Fujifilm S9900w P500 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 P500 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P500

 Fujifilm S9900w P500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w has got outer 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 P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the P500.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and P500 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and P500.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
Nikon P500 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography features
Nikon P500 Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
Nikon P500 Travel photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
47
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
Nikon P500 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging advice
Nikon P500 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix P500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $719 $399