Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9700

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S9700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 9 months before the S9700 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications 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 X20 versus Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S9700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S9700 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S9700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S9700 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be behind in sensor technology.