Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9700

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 3 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the P300 matches up against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P300 and the S9700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and S9700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.