Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700
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![Nikon Coolpix P100 front Nikon Coolpix P100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P100/Nikon-P100-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S9700 front Nikon Coolpix S9700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700/Nikon-S9700-front.jpg)
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Introduced July 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
- Updated by Nikon S9900
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Nikon P100 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The P100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S9700 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P100 scores versus the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon S9700
P100 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P100
S9700 | P100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon S9700
P100 | S9700 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P100 and Nikon S9700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P100 against the S9700.
![Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and S9700 is 68 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and S9700.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lb) | 232 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $400 | $350 |