Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9700

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 13 months earlier than the S9700 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and S9700 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and S9700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.