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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S9700 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 3 years before the S9700 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S9700 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S9700 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S9700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the S9700.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S9700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $350