Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S4000

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon S4000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and S4000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 5 years after the S4000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outer 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 S4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon S4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the S4000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and S4000 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and S4000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.