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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 3 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm JX500 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S9700 Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm JX500 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S9700.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S9700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
31
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 113g (0.25 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $350