Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 7 years before the a1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and a1 is 61 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and a1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9900w because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will offer more detail due to its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.