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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S9700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 7 months later than the S9700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm X30 S9700 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2014More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm X30

 S9700 Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm X30 S9700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S9700.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S9700 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S9700.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S9700 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
62
great battery (470 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
34
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-08-26 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $350