Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9900

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S9900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the S9900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and S9900 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and S9900.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9900 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.