Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S9700

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S9700 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 16 months prior to the S9700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S9700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the S9700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and S9700 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S9700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S9700 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.