Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S9700
Fujifilm T550 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm T550
S9700 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S9700
Fujifilm T550 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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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 |