Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Launched January 2012
- Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
- Revealed February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon S9500
- New Model is Nikon S9900
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon S9700
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| S9700 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9700
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the S9700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9700 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9700.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR | - |
| 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 687 gr (1.51 pounds) | 232 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 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 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $430 | $350 |