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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 5 years later than the X70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S9900w X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2009More recent by 72 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 X70 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S9900w X70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the X70.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and X70.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
Pentax X70 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Pentax X70
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm S9900wPentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $719 $200