Canon 350D vs Nikon S9700

Below, we are looking at the Canon 350D versus Nikon S9700, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and S9700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 350D was revealed 9 years earlier than the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 350D matches up vs the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 350D and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 350D enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon 350D versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 350D versus the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and S9700 is 70 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and S9700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 350D having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9700 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.