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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Nikon D80, which was introduced in September 2006 is a Advanced DSLR camera with a 10.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, D80 is 9 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Nikon D80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2006-09-23
  • 10MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 2.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 668g. 132 x 103 x 77 mm
  • Replaced Nikon D70 Compare

Nikon D80 was replaced by Nikon D90. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon D90 vs Nikon D80
Nikon D90 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Nikon D80
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
97% vs 95% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Nikon D80 over Fujifilm S9900w
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
668 g vs 670 g 2 g lighter
Flash Coverage
13.0m vs 7.0m 6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
37.14µm2 vs 1.76µm2 2010% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80
Fixed Screen
Fixed vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size
2.50" vs 2.50" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Nikon D80 has external dimensions of 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03″) and weighs 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Nikon D80. Fujifilm S9900w is 9mm narrower and 16mm shorter than Nikon D80 but it is also 39mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in lens but Nikon D80 doesn't. Once you put a lens on D80, its thickness will increase significantly.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Nikon D80 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the the Nikon D80 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon D80 is 2g lighter than the Fujifilm S9900w but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on D80, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Nikon D80 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon D80's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon D80 has a 10.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Fujifilm S9900w's sensor provides 6MP more than Nikon D80's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S9900w and D80 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon D80 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon D80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D80 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Large Body
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D80 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
668g
Body Thickness 77mm
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon D80 for Landscape Photography

POOR
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon D80: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon D80 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Nikon D80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #620 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9900w has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon D80 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Nikon D80
Brand Fujifilm Nikon
Announced 2015-01-14 2006-09-23
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size APS-C
Dimensions 1/2. 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area 0.00mm2 372.88mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 3200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 7cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.50"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.64x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 668g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 132 x 103 x 77mm
Battery Life 300 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 61
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.2
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 524
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