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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX355
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 4 years prior to the S9700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the JX350 matches up versus the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Nikon S9700

 JX350 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm JX350

 S9700 JX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S9700

 JX350 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JX350 versus the S9700.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and S9700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged JX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
32
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $350