Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 4 months prior to the RX10 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and RX10 II is 61 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.