Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR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
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon S9500
- Renewed by Nikon S9900

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon S9700
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | S9700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
S9700 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S9700
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | S9700 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808 gr (1.78 lbs) | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 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 | 500 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $350 |