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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and S9900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 12 months later than the S9900 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S9900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1620k921kClearer screen (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 S9900 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S9900 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the S9900.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S9900 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S9900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than others (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
33
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
73
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2015-02-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 350 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $300