Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9700

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.