FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9700

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 4 years before the S9700 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4000 grades versus the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 against the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and S9700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.