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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 12 months before the S9700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon S9700

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F900EXR S9700 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

          

          

            
 S9700 Fujifilm F900EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S9700

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F900EXR S9700 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S9700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the S9700.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S9700 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S9700.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F900EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
43
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2")
36
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Street photography highlights
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2")
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (232g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
55
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 small sensor (1/2")
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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 incredible zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competitors (232g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2")
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
44
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (232g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $350