Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S9700
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S9700 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9700
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S9700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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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 |