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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9900, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S9900 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm XP70 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S9900 Fujifilm XP70 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm XP70 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S9900.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and S9900.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
Nikon S9900 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
65
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
73
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 210 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $300