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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S9700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AV250 scores versus the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S9700

 AV250 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S9700 AV250 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S9700

 AV250 S9700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 compared to the S9700.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and S9700 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S9700.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
69
lighter than competition (232g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
33
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9700 Vlogging highlights
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 300 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $350