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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S9900w WX500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 WX500 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S9900w WX500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2015Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Sony WX500
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Sony WX500
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (360 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (670g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $719 $348