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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured about the same time to the S9700 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm S9400W S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S9700 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm S9400W S9700 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the S9700.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and S9700 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and S9700.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Nikon S9700
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
54
good battery (500 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (500 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Nikon S9700 Vlogging information
26
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $350