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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 13 months before the S9700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm T550 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm T550

 S9700 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm T550 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the S9700.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and S9700.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (232g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
47
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $350