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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm T300 versus Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T300 scores against the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S9700

 T300 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm T300

 S9700 T300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S9700

 T300 S9700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the T300 and the S9700.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and S9700 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and S9700.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (232g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
36
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $350