Canon N vs Nikon S9700

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon N versus Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was released 13 months prior to the S9700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N grades vs the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the N vs the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and S9700.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older N is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.