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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was revealed 4 years earlier than the S9700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F80EXR matches up vs the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Nikon S9700

 F80EXR S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 S9700 F80EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon S9700

 F80EXR S9700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F80EXR compared to the S9700.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and S9700.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S9700 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (210g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography information
Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (210g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (232g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
38
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (210 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Nikon Coolpix S9700
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $350