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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 5 years before the S9700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Z35 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S9700 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Z35 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the S9700.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and S9700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Nikon S9700 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $350