Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon Coolpix W300

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm S9900w and the Nikon Coolpix W300, 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 Nikon Coolpix W300 was introduced in May 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm S9900w Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix W300 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix W300.

      PROS

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm S9900w

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Nikon Coolpix W300.

      Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon Coolpix W300
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Reachs More Telephoto 1200 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 50x vs 5x
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 280 shots

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix W300

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix W300 over Fujifilm S9900w.

      Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon Coolpix W300
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.9 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 7 cm vs 1 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1700 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 3840 x 2160
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) vs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix W300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Built-In Wi-Fi
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix W300
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        Short Battery Life300 shots280 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix W300 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix W300.

      Sensor

      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. Nikon Coolpix W300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm S9900w can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix W300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Nikon Coolpix W300

      Nikon Coolpix W300 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      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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      Bluetooth on Nikon Coolpix W300

      Nikon Coolpix W300 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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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 Nikon Coolpix W300 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 280 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm S9900w has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix W300 has a single Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm S9900w, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix W300. Fujifilm S9900w can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix W300 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix W300..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm S9900w body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") and Nikon Coolpix W300 body has dimensions of 112 x 66 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.14"). Fujifilm S9900w weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Nikon Coolpix W300 weighs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz).

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      123 mm

      87 mm

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      112 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix W300

      Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix W300 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix W300 and give them scores of 56 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      POOR
      44
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      39
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

      Focusing

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Nikon Coolpix W300

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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