Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 3 months prior to the WX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and WX500 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and WX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.