Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony A7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 12 months later than the A7 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and A7 is 61 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and A7.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9900w featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge in sensor technology.