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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced about the same time to the S9700 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm S1 S9700 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm S1

 S9700 Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm S1 S9700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the S9700.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and S9700 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and S9700.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Nikon S9700 Vlogging features
56
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (680 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $350