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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Nikon S9700
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S9700

 F300EXR S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S9700 F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9700

 F300EXR S9700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon S9700
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
63
lighter than others (215g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S9700 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S9700
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