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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 2 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony RX100

 Fujifilm S9900w RX100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 29 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 RX100 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony RX100

 Fujifilm S9900w RX100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the RX100.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and RX100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and RX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9900w featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Sony RX100 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
79
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
Sony RX100 Vlogging features
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony RX100
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-14 2012-08-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $719 $448