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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV200 was launched 4 years earlier than the S9700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JV200 grades vs the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Nikon S9700

 JV200 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm JV200

 S9700 JV200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon S9700

 JV200 S9700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 against the S9700.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and S9700.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older JV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Nikon S9700
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography information
Nikon S9700 Sports photography information
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV200
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (232g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Also called as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 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 180 images 300 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $49 $350