FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Later Model is Nikon S9900

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The XP10 was brought out 5 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the XP10 scores against the S9700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S9700
XP10 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm XP10
S9700 | XP10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9700
XP10 | S9700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XP10 versus the S9700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and S9700.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9700 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Also called | FinePix XP11 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 135g (0.30 lb) | 232g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $175 | $350 |