Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX10

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 10 months after the RX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w provides external dimensions 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 Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and RX10 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and RX10.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9900w with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.