Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S9700
Fujifilm JX500 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm JX500
S9700 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9700
Fujifilm JX500 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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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 |