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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S1200pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 3 years after the S1200pj which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm S9900w S1200pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S1200pj Fujifilm S9900w 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm S9900w S1200pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has specifications of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S1200pj in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the S1200pj.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and S1200pj is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and S1200pj.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography features
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (186g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography features
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging factors
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (186g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S1200pj
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 670g (1.48 pounds) 186g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $719 $499