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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 5 years after the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1000 scores vs the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S9700

 A1000 S9700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2014More modern by 61 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon A1000

 S9700 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9700

 A1000 S9700 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1000 compared to the S9700.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and S9700 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer A1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Nikon S9700
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Nikon S9700 Travel photography info
72
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
72
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $477 $350