Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm X100F

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm S9900w and the Fujifilm X100F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm S9900w was introduced in January 2015 and Fujifilm X100F was introduced in January 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Fujifilm X100F.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100F over Fujifilm S9900w.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm X100F have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100F has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Fujifilm S9900w has 97% coverage magnification and Fujifilm X100F has 92% coverage (0.5x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Fujifilm S9900w features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Fujifilm X100F features a 26.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

Fujifilm S9900w can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Fujifilm X100F is equipped with X-Processor Pro processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4240 x 2832, 6000 x 3376, 4000, x 4000, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2384, 2832 x 2832, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 2000 x 2000 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100F

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100F. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Fujifilm S9900w) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm S9900w comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Fujifilm X100F comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm S9900w, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100F. Fujifilm S9900w can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm X100F can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.60 m at ISO 100 on Fujifilm X100F. Fujifilm X100F also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100F.

Fujifilm S9900w body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") and Fujifilm X100F body has dimensions of 127 x 75 x 52 mm (5.0 x 2.95 x 2.05"). Fujifilm S9900w weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Fujifilm X100F weighs 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz).

Fujifilm S9900w

Fujifilm X100F

123 mm

87 mm

127 mm

75 mm

87 mm

75 mm

116 mm

52 mm