Nikon P1000 vs Nikon S9700

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was manufactured 4 years later than the S9700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P1000 matches up against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P1000 vs the S9700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and S9700 is 49 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.