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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
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  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S9700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and S9700 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 11 months before the S9700 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm X-E1 S9700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 S9700 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm X-E1 S9700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the S9700.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and S9700 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and S9700.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
49
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-28 2014-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $350