FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Nikon S9500
- Successor is Nikon S9900
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe F300EXR was manufactured 4 years before the S9700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S9700
F300EXR | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S9700 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9700
F300EXR | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).
See the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the S9700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and S9700.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S9700 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $280 | $350 |