• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Fujifilm S9900W advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Lighter weight
    670g vs 1544g
    Lighter weight

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Fujifilm S9900W

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.58 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1210 vs 500 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    82 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1620k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/1700 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    409600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.

  • Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.

  • Read our Canon 1DX Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to 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

Canon 1DX Mark II
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm S9900W
Olympus SP-100
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Olympus SP-100

Canon 1DX Mark II
Olympus SP-100
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Nikon D4S

Fujifilm S9900W
Nikon D4S
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II
Nikon D4S
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Compared to 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

Canon 1DX Mark II
Fujifilm S9800
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Fujifilm S9800

Compared to Nikon D5

Fujifilm S9900W
Nikon D5
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5143
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II
Nikon D5
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Built-in GPS
  • $5143
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

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