Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9700

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon A900 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 2 years later than the S9700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A900 grades against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 against the S9700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S9700 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S9700.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.