Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9900

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S9900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 21 months prior to the S9900 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S9900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S9900 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S9900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S9900 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.