Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 13 months prior to the S9700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the S9700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S9700 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S9700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.