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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon S9700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 24 months later than the S9700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP90 S9700 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2014Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S9700 Fujifilm XP90 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XP90 S9700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the S9700.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and S9700.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography info
45
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (210 shots)
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-15 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $350