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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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  • Superseded the Nikon S9500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 S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 5 years before the S9700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2800HD grades against the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon S9700

 S2800HD S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S9700 S2800HD 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9700

 S2800HD S9700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD vs the S9700.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and S9700 is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and S9700.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Nikon S9700 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Nikon S9700 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Travel photography highlights
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (232g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix S9700
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $260 $350