Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon S9900

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon S9900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and S9900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 4 years later than the S9900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the S9900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and S9900 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and S9900.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.