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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Later Model is Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 5 years prior to the S9700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JV100 grades versus the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S9700

 JV100 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S9700 JV100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S9700

 JV100 S9700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 versus the S9700.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and S9700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9700 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography info
Nikon S9700 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (126g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $350