Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX300

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 24 months later than the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w has outside 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and WX300.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.