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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S9700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 3 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP150 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S9700 Fujifilm XP150 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP150 S9700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the S9700.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and S9700.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Nikon S9700
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $260 $350