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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Later Model is Nikon S9900
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 13 months earlier than the S9700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9700 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S9700 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the S9700.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9700 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Nikon S9700 Street photography features
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (600 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
53
great battery power (600 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (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 files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min 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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 232 grams (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 All around 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 600 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $350