Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S9900

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S9900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the S9900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and S9900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9900 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.