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Fujifilm S9900w Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 12800
    • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
    • 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Screen
    • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm
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    Fujifilm S9900w Overview

    First introduced in January 2015 , Fujifilm S9900w is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 50.0x zoom 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 lens.

    Fujifilm S9900w Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm S9900w is a member of Fujifilm's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Fujifilm Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Fujifilm S9800
    Compare
    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 10.0 fps 123 x 87 x 116mm 670g
    Fujifilm S9900w
    2015 16.0MP - 10.0 fps 123 x 87 x 116mm 670g
    Fujifilm S1
    Compare
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 133 x 91 x 110mm 680g
    Fujifilm S8600
    Compare
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 8.0 fps 121 x 81 x 65mm 450g
    Fujifilm S9200
    Compare
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 123 x 87 x 116mm 670g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Fujifilm S9800 vs S9900w vs S1 vs S8600 vs S9200


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    Fujifilm S9900w PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm S9900w review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    12.800 Max ISO
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    1200mm Good Tele Lens
    50.0X Optical Zoom
    920kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    AE Bracketing
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No RAW Shooting
    1/1700s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Heavy Body: 670
    No Manual Focusing
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f2.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50

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    Fujifilm S9900w Physical Specs
    Fujifilm S9900w weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 116mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm S9900w with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm S9900w Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm S9900w Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm S9900w, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm S9900w Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm S9900w Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm S9900w with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm S9900w Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs S9900w Thickness vs S9900w
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S1
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    680g 10g heavier 110mm 6mm thinner
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S9400W
    Compare
    670g equal weight 116mm equal thickness
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm SL1000
    Compare
    659g 11g lighter 123mm 7mm thicker
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S9800
    Compare
    670g equal weight 116mm equal thickness
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S9200
    Compare
    670g equal weight 116mm equal thickness
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Panasonic FZ80
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    616g 54g lighter 119mm 3mm thicker
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Nikon B500
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    541g 129g lighter 95mm 21mm thinner
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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    808g 138g heavier 146mm 30mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm S9900w doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Fujifilm S9900w Lens

    Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 1200mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S9900w
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S9900w
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.90 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.50.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S9900w
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S9900w
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    S9900w is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Fujifilm S9900w Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. S9900w has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 but unfortunately, Fujifilm S9900w doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Fujifilm S9900w is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm S9900w vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm S9900w's sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Fujifilm S9900w LCD and Viewfinder

    Fujifilm S9900w has a Fixed 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Fujifilm S9900w back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Fujifilm S9900w will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of S9900w's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    S9900w has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 920kdots and coverage of 97%. 97% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Fujifilm S9900w Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Fujifilm S9900w features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

    You can connect S9900w to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Fujifilm S9900w Battery

    Fujifilm S9900w is powered by 4 x AA battery which provides a battery life of 300 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 353 shots, Fujifilm S9900w has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend S9900w owners to invest in some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

    Fujifilm S9900w
    Min
    Average
    Max

    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Bridge cameras list.

    Fujifilm S9900w Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S1
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S9400W
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    1920 x 1080 500shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm SL1000
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 350shots No No No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S9800
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm S9200
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 500shots No No No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Panasonic FZ80
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Nikon B500
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes No
    Fujifilm S9900w Camera Fujifilm HS50 EXR
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 500shots No No No

    Fujifilm S9900w Video Features

    With Fujifilm S9900w, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60i fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm S9900w will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    S9900w has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Fujifilm S9900w doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Bridge Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Bridge Cameras with Headphone Port

    Fujifilm S9900w Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm S9900w can shoot continuously at max speed of 10.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1700 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately S9900w doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Fujifilm S9900w features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Fujifilm S9900w also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Fujifilm S9900w Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm S9900w in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w has a score of 36 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS9900w.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w has a score of 59 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Medium sized Body
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3 sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w has a score of 47 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    1200 mm Tele Lens
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
    Focus Points
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w has a score of 51 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    50.0X Optical Zoom
    Medium size Body
    670g
    Body Thickness 116mm
    Small 1/2.3 sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm S9900w has a score of 25 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS9900w.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3 sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm S9900w Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm S9900w compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm S9900w alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm S9900w

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm S9900w amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Fujifilm S1
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    Fujifilm S9400W
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    Fujifilm SL1000
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    Fujifilm S9800
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    Fujifilm S9200
    Fujifilm S9200
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    Panasonic FZ80
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    Nikon B500
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    Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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    Fujifilm S9900w Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Fujifilm S9900w with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Fujifilm S9900w's price range.

    Fujifilm S9900w Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Fujifilm S9900w has an Overall Score of 45/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Fujifilm S9900w is ranked #51 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 20 Bridge), and ranked #588 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #588 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #51 out of 113 in Top Ranking Bridge Cameras
    #92 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #165 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #171 out of 183 in Top Ranking Cameras with Selfie friendly Screen
    #85 out of 104 in Lightest Bridge Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(670g)
    #1 out of 2 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Screen

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    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm S9900w
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    Fujifilm S9900w Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm S9900w
    Announced 2015-01-14
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x)
    Max Aperture F2.9-6.5
    Macro Focus Range 7cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 97%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1700s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size
    Sensor Dimensions 1/2.
    Sensor Area 0.00mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 100
    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
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 670g
    Physical Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm
    Battery Life 300 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model 4 x AA
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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