Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon S9300

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 3 years later than the S9100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S9100
Fujifilm S9900w | S9100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm S9900w
S9100 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9100
Fujifilm S9900w | S9100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should 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") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the S9100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and S9100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and S9100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 270 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $719 | $329 |