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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP120
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S9700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was released 4 years later than the S9700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades vs the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP130 S9700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm XP130

 S9700 Fujifilm XP130 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP130 S9700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the S9700.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and S9700.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography information
Nikon S9700 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-01-24 2014-02-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE 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 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $171 $350