Nikon L820 vs Nikon S9700

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon L820 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was introduced 12 months before the S9700 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L820 grades vs the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L820 versus the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and S9700 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and S9700.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L820 is going to be behind in sensor tech.