Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax XG-1 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax XG-1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the S9900w and the XG-1, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Fujifilm and Pentax. Fujifilm S9900w was introduced to the market in January 2015 and Pentax XG-1 was launched in July 2014. There is only 6 months difference between S9900w and XG-1 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1 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

Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-07-15

16MP - 1/2.3' BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

24-1248 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

200k dot Electronic viewfinder

9.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

567g. 119 x 89 x 98 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1 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 Pentax XG-1

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 9.0fps	1 fps faster
Battery Life	300 shots vs 240 shots	60 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Flash Coverage	7.0m vs 6.0m	1m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution	920k dot vs 200k dot	359% higher resolution
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

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Reasons to choose Pentax XG-1 over Fujifilm S9900w

Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1700s	faster mechanical shutter
Weight	567 g vs 670 g	103 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	1248mm vs 1200mm	48 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	52× vs 50x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 2.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele

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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 9.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 1248mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1

Fixed Screen	Fixed vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax XG-1: 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 Pentax XG-1 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). Pentax XG-1 has external dimensions of 119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.84″) and weighs 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Pentax XG-1. Pentax XG-1 is 4mm narrower and 18mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w but it is also 2mm taller.

Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Pentax XG-1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1.

Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Pentax XG-1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1.

Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the the Pentax XG-1 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Pentax XG-1 is significantly lighter (103g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S9900w

XG-1

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S9900w

XG-1

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Pentax XG-1 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

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

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax XG-1: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1 have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Fujifilm S9900w's sensor is (1/2. ) and Pentax XG-1's sensor is 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Pentax XG-1's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Fujifilm S9900w.

Below you can see the S9900w and XG-1 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1 Cameras

As seen above, Pentax XG-1 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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax XG-1 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Pentax XG-1 features a 24-1248 mm F2.8-5.6 52× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Pentax XG-1 is faster than Fujifilm S9900w at this focal length. On the tele end, Pentax XG-1 has 48mm longer reach than the Fujifilm S9900w. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w

XG-1

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w

XG-1

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w

XG-1

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w

XG-1

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax XG-1 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

Pentax XG-1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax XG-1 for Street Photography

GOOD

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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax XG-1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
1248 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax XG-1 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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52.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
567g
Body Thickness 98mm
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Pentax XG-1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax XG-1: 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 Pentax XG-1, 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 Pentax XG-1 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

Pentax XG-1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #87 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #739 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9900w has a higher Overall Score than the Pentax XG-1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm S9900w	Pentax XG-1
Brand	Fujifilm	Pentax
Announced	2015-01-14	2014-07-15
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size		1/2.3'
Dimensions	1/2.	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	0.00mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 Megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	3,200 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	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-1200 mm (50x)	24-1248 mm (52×)
Max Aperture	F2.9-6.5	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	7cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	460k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	920k dots	200k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	97%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1700s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m (with Auto ISO)	6.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	9.0 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	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	670g	567g
Dimensions	123 x 87 x 116mm	119 x 89 x 98mm
Battery Life	300 shots	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction