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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S9700 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 2 months before the S9700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XQ1 S9700 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S9700 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm XQ1 S9700 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the S9700.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S9700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S9700 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography information
Nikon S9700 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
64
good battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-26 2014-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $350