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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced within a month of the S9900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S9900w S9900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S9900 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm S9900w S9900 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the S9900.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and S9900.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
61
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
73
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $719 $300