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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 4 years before the S9700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S9700 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S9700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the S9700.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9700.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
45
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging details
Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $430 $350