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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10 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 Sony QX10, which was introduced in September 2013 is a Lens-style camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 16 months difference between S9900w and QX10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger S9900w, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony QX10 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

Sony QX10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-09-04
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 25-250 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • " Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • - 1440 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 105g. 62 x 62 x 33 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony QX10 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/1700s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
300 shots vs 220 shots 80 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 250mm 950 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 10× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.90 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1440 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 over Fujifilm S9900w
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 16 MP 12% more pixels
Weight
105 g vs 670 g 565 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 250mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
" vs " Small display
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10: 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 Sony QX10 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). Sony QX10 has external dimensions of 62 x 62 x 33 mm (2.46 x 2.43 x 1.31″) and weighs 105 g (0.23 lb / 3.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Sony QX10. Sony QX10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 61mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 83mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Sony QX10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony QX10.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Sony QX10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Sony QX10.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the the Sony QX10 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony QX10 is significantly lighter (565g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony QX10's screen.

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


Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony QX10 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S9900w and QX10 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Sony QX10 Cameras


As seen above, Sony QX10 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 Sony QX10 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Sony QX10 features a 25-250 mm F3.3-5.9 10× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9900w has 1mm wider coverage than the Sony QX10. At f2.90, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 950mm longer reach than the Sony QX10. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Sony QX10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
QX10
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Lens-style Cameras

S9900w
QX10
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

Lens-style Cameras

S9900w
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Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Lens-style Cameras

S9900w
QX10
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony QX10: 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 Sony QX10, 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 Sony QX10 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
Sony QX10
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Sony QX10 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-09-04
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 1/2. 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 0.00mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
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) 25-250 mm (10×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 7cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" "
Resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps n/a
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 1440 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 105g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 62 x 62 x 33mm
Battery Life 300 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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