Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9700

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores vs the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and S9700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.