FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
- Released February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Refreshed by Nikon S9900
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Lets look closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HS20 EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S9700
| HS20 EXR | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
| S9700 | HS20 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9700
| HS20 EXR | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR and the S9700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and S9700 is 58 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and S9700.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
| Alternate name | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lbs) | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $350 |