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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 13 months before the B700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades against the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon B700

 Fujifilm S9800 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Fujifilm S9800

 B700 Fujifilm S9800 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2015More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon B700

 Fujifilm S9800 B700 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the B700.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and B700 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and B700.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon B700 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography info
Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
Nikon B700 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
Nikon B700 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
Travel photography with Nikon B700
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon B700
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix B700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $500