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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS10 matches up versus the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon S9700

 HS10 S9700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm HS10

 S9700 HS10 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S9700

 HS10 S9700 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 vs the S9700.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and S9700 is 60 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (666g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
45
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (666g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (232g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (666g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Alternate name FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $350