• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z700EXR advantages over Nikon S9100

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 212g
    Lighter weight

Nikon S9100 advantages over Fujifilm Z700EXR

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    450 mm vs 175 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.5 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Backside-illuminated sensor for good low-light performance; Very long zoom; Good printed performance; Very fast autofocus.

  • Autofocus is not always reliable; Auto white balance renders skin tones a little red; Slow digital zoom.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP10

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm XP10
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
Nikon S9100
Fujifilm XP10
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm Z800EXR

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon S9100
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm Z900EXR

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
Nikon S9100
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Pentax RZ18

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Pentax RZ18
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
Nikon S9100
Pentax RZ18
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Canon SX280 HS
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon S9100
Canon SX280 HS
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
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