Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9700

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S9700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 7 months earlier than the S9700 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the AW110 scores vs the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW110 and the S9700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and S9700.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AW110 is going to be behind in sensor tech.