Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon S9500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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon S9700
Fujifilm X-E1 | S9700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm X-E1
S9700 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S9700
Fujifilm X-E1 | S9700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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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 |