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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm S4500 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm S4500

 S9700 Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm S4500 S9700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the S9700.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and S9700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (543 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography features
Nikon S9700 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (543g)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $350