• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W830 advantages over Fujifilm S9900W

  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Fujifilm S9900W advantages over Sony W830

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony WX150

Sony W830
Sony WX150
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony W830 vs Sony WX150

Fujifilm S9900W
Sony WX150
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Sony WX150

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Sony W830
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony W830 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm S9900W
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony W730

Sony W830
Sony W730
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony W830 vs Sony W730

Fujifilm S9900W
Sony W730
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Sony W730

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Sony W830
Fujifilm S9800
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony W830 vs Fujifilm S9800

Fujifilm S9900W
Fujifilm S9800
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Fujifilm S9800

Compared to Canon 180

Sony W830
Canon 180
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony W830 vs Canon 180

Fujifilm S9900W
Canon 180
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Canon 180

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