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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S9700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3200 matches up vs the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon S9700

 S3200 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S9700 S3200 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9700

 S3200 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 compared to the S9700.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and S9700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Nikon S9700
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (540 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9700 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (540 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
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) 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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $350