Reasons to choose FinePix S9000 Zoom
Released in 2005, FinePix S9000 Zoom has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 745 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S9000 Zoom
vs GE E1240
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix S9000 Zoom42 mm²
E1240- Area ratio
- 1.13:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13%
The FinePix S9000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S9000 ZoomMetricE1240
9.1 MPEffective pixels12.5 MP
8 × 6Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.3 µmPixel pitch1.84 µm
5.27 µm²Pixel area3.4 µm²
18.96 MP/cm²Pixel density29.43 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
745 gWeight150 g
xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or IIStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S9000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The E1240 has the lighter body. The E1240 has the higher effective resolution. The E1240 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E1240
Released in 2007, E1240 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.