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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 10 months before the S9700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up vs the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP200 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S9700 Fujifilm XP200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP200 S9700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the S9700.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S9700 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and S9700.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography advice
Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography info
45
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $350