Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony A500

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony A500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 5 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and A500 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and A500.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9900w because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm S9900w will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.